PT Sales Assistant - Rosenberg

2021 HH Branding•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

For nearly 40 years, Highland Homes has represented quality and leadership in new home construction. We foster an atmosphere of appreciation and confidence where employees can contribute their unique ideas. As an Employee Owned and Customer Focused company, Highland Homes offers the opportunity to begin your career as a Part-Time Sales Assistant. This role provides a flexible work environment to learn essential sales skills such as prospecting, sales presentation, and contract management. This entry-level, part-time position offers hourly compensation and will not exceed 27 hours per week.

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.
If holding an active Real Estate License, it must be placed on inactive status during employment.

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 by arriving on time to unlock, turn off exterior lights, check radio, inspect interior and exterior for cleanliness, and report deficiencies.
Maintain the cleanliness of the model and completed inventory, including vacuuming, wiping countertops, emptying trash, and light cleaning.
Consistently monitor the model and inventory throughout the day for cleanliness and order, unlocking spec-home inventory and putting up 'open' signs as required.
Adhere to all safety program requirements 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 communicating pertinent information to customers and retrieving necessary information for follow-up.
Maintain an adequate supply of marketing materials and office supplies, and be familiar with procedures for acquiring necessary supplies.
Assist the Sales Counselor with lead management, entering registration cards into the LMS system, and assigning follow-up.
Maintain the Sales Counselor’s filing system, all contract documents, and their processing.
Maintain current house files and accurate spec inventory in the MLS system, web page, and other inventory outlets.
Assist the Sales Counselor and Sales Associate with submitting sales contract packages to the appropriate departments.
Support the construction team by typing letters, making copies, reproducing house files, and faxing information when sales office duties are completed.
Contact buyers and vendors to assist with appointments during the building process, as needed.
Prepare an accurate Closing Objectives report and provide copies to participants in the weekly sales/construction meeting.
Assist in coordinating closings, including scheduling times with the Title Company, realtors, and construction staff, and ensuring all necessary paperwork is complete and on time.
Be available to work at Realtor functions, luncheons, and community grand openings.
Assist the Sales Counselor in marketing the subdivision and generating traffic through approved methods.
Have a 'lot fit' book available for all lots and plans on the subdivision program outline and inventory homes.
Ensure all 'Starts' have proper paperwork completely filled out with necessary approvals before submitting to Architecture.
Be knowledgeable of the Community’s Architecture guidelines and plan repetition rules.
Close the model in the evening by applicable closing time, turning on exterior lights, visually inspecting for deficiencies, checking window latches, arming the security system, and locking all doors.
Lock all spec-home inventory and take down 'open' signs as required.