PT Sales Assistant - West

Highland Homes•San Antonio, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Highland Homes is seeking a Part-Time Sales Assistant to join their team. This entry-level, part-time position offers a flexible work environment where you can learn about the prospecting process, sales presentation, 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 considered a plus.

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

Responsibilities

Support the Sales Counselor and Sales Associates with all aspects of selling and marketing the community.
Open and close the model home, ensuring it is ready for business by 10:00 a.m. (12:00 p.m. Sundays) and secured at closing.
Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the model home and completed inventory.
Follow up and 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 a registration card for each prospective homebuyer and attempt to set up a follow-up appointment for the Sales Counselor.
Assist the Sales Counselor in effectively communicating pertinent information to the customer.
Retrieve appropriate information for the Sales Counselor/Sales Associate for follow-up.
Have a good understanding of the Company’s product and be able to answer questions about the building process, area schools, financing, shopping, parks, and playgrounds.
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 the progress of their homes.
Show inventory homes to prospective buyers as needed.
Help maintain an adequate supply of all marketing materials and office supplies.
Be familiar with procedures to acquire necessary supplies.
Have an adequate number of information packets ready to hand out at all times.
Assist the Sales Counselor with lead management and enter registration cards into the LMS system.
Maintain the Sales Counselor’s filing system and all contract documents.
Help maintain current house files.
Help maintain accurate spec inventory in the MLS system, web page, and other inventory outlets.
Assist the Sales Counselor and Sales Associate with submitting all 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.
Help the Sales Counselor prepare an accurate Closing Objectives report.
Assist in coordinating closings, including scheduling closing times and ensuring all necessary paperwork is complete and on time.
Be available to work at Realtor functions, luncheons, and community grand openings.
Help the Sales Counselor market the subdivision and generate traffic through approved methods.
Have a “lot fit” book available for all lots and plans.
Ensure all “Starts” have the proper paperwork completely filled out with necessary approvals prior to submission to Architecture.
Be knowledgeable of the Community’s Architecture guidelines and plan repetition rules.