PT Sales Assistant - McKinney

Highland Homes•Plano, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Highland Homes is seeking a Part-Time Sales Assistant to join their team. This entry-level position offers a flexible work environment where you can learn about prospecting, sales presentations, and contract management. The role is compensated hourly and will not exceed 27 hours per week. A high school diploma is required, and prior sales experience is a plus. Highland Homes is an employee-owned company focused on customer satisfaction and building careers alongside new home construction.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Strong organizational skills with a keen ability to prioritize, multi-task and pay close attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent communicator (oral and written) including desire to ask questions and learn from others.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and familiar with the Internet.
Reliable, clean transportation required.

Nice To Haves

Prior sales experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the Sales Counselor and Sales Associates with all aspects of selling and marketing the community.
Open the model in the morning, ensuring it is unlocked, lights are off, music is appropriate, and the interior/exterior is clean and ready by 10:00 a.m. (12:00 p.m. Sundays).
Maintain the cleanliness of the model and completed inventory, including light cleaning duties.
Consistently monitor the model(s) and completed inventory throughout the day for any concerns.
Adhere to all safety program requirements.
Understand and adhere to all Company policies and procedures, Core Values, and Guiding Principles.
Adhere to the Company’s business dress code and grooming practices, appearing professional at all times.
Meet and greet all incoming customers promptly when the Sales Counselor is not present, obtain registration cards, and attempt to set up follow-up appointments.
Assist the Sales Counselor in effectively communicating pertinent information to customers.
Retrieve appropriate information for the Sales Counselor/Sales Associate for follow-up.
Understand the Company’s product, building process, area schools, financing, shopping, parks, and other community information.
Have a strong knowledge of the plan mix for the community program outline.
Be familiar with all community spec-home inventory, standard specifications, options, upgrades, construction stage, and possible completion month.
Prepare a start memo with completed interior design work for spec starts.
Be familiar with all build-to-suit clients, their plans, and home progress.
Show inventory homes to prospective buyers as needed.
Maintain an adequate supply of all marketing materials and office supplies.
Assist the Sales Counselor with lead management and enter registration cards into the LMS system.
Maintain the Sales Counselor’s filing system, all contract documents, and processing of same (contracts, specifications, change orders, bust-out forms, etc.).
Maintain current house files and accurate spec inventory in the MLS system, web page, and other inventory outlets.
Submit all sales contract packages to the appropriate home office, Construction Managers, designers, or loan officers prior to Monday morning.
Support the construction team by typing letters, making copies, reproducing house files, and faxing information.
Contact buyers and vendors to assist with appointments during the building process as needed.
Prepare an accurate Closing Objectives report and provide copies to all participants.
Assist in coordinating closings, including scheduling times and ensuring all necessary paperwork is complete and on time.
Be available to work at Realtor functions, luncheons, and community grand openings.
Market the subdivision and generate traffic through approved methods.
Have a “lot fit” book available for all lots and plans.
Ensure all “Starts” have proper paperwork completed with necessary approvals before submission to Architecture.
Be knowledgeable of the Community’s Architecture guidelines and plan repetition rules.
Close the model in the evening, ensuring it is locked, lights are on, security system is armed, and all doors are locked.