Sales Associate - Huntsville, AL

DSLD•Huntsville, AL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Associate supports the administration and day-to-day functions of the sales department and completes tasks assigned by the Sales Manager. The role assists the Sales Manager and Sales Agent with prospect and buyer records, appointments and communications, maintaining model and specification homes, and organizing community events. The position requires enrollment in and successful completion of a pre-licensing course approved by the Alabama Real Estate Commission, as well as satisfactory progress toward obtaining an Alabama Salesperson license. Until licensed, the employee may not perform activities that require a real estate license, including showing properties, soliciting prospects or listings, negotiating sales or leases, presenting or soliciting real estate contracts, representing themselves as engaged in the real estate business, or performing other acts requiring a license. The position involves daily interaction with the public in person, by phone, and by email. Work is generally performed in a typical office environment using standard office equipment, with travel to sales offices, communities, and company meetings. Work is typically sedentary but includes some walking, light lifting, and general cleaning to maintain homes. The environment is fast-paced and may involve interruptions and short-notice changes in priorities. Workdays and hours vary but do not exceed 40 hours per week. Candidates must reside in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, or Texas, and have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and valid motor vehicle liability insurance. This is a full-time position with salary based on experience and benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Strong customer service skills.
Great verbal communication and strong listening skills.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and valid motor vehicle liability insurance.
Residency in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, or Texas.
Enroll in and successfully complete a pre-licensing course approved by the Alabama Real Estate Commission and make satisfactory progress toward obtaining a Salesperson license.
As an unlicensed Sales Associate, do not perform activities requiring a real estate license.

Nice To Haves

Prior sales, retail, or customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform general office duties and use computer skills to support the sales department.
Work responsibly as part of a team and help others.
Assist with organizing potential-buyer records and prospect information, indirect marketing, and signage.
Schedule color and option appointments for current buyers, send construction pictures, schedule first walks, prepare homes before final walks, and keep specifications clean.
Maintain model and specification homes, stock office supplies, and organize documents and packets.
Help organize and schedule community events.
Enroll in and successfully complete an Alabama Real Estate Commission-approved salesperson pre-licensing course.
Make satisfactory progress toward obtaining a Salesperson license from the Alabama Real Estate Commission.
Travel to sales offices and communities to perform job duties and travel to company offices for meetings.
Maintain homes with general cleaning and perform some walking and light lifting.