Sales Associate - Hammond, LA

DSLD•Hammond, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Associate provides primary support to Builder Sales Representatives and assists with marketing and sales functions for the community. The associate also completes tasks assigned by the Builder Sales Representative on their days off. The position is full-time, based in Hammond, Louisiana, with work at model homes and travel between communities and the company office. Office hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; weekend work is required. Compensation is a salary based on experience. The role includes general office work, maintaining model homes and specifications, supporting prospective and current buyers, and keeping supplies and sales materials organized. It involves daily interaction with the public in person and through phone, email, and text. Work takes place in a typical model-home office environment and may involve walking, light lifting, and general cleaning. The environment is fast-paced, with interruptions and short-notice priority changes.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong verbal communication and 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.
Ability to perform work involving some walking, light lifting, and general cleaning.
Availability to work weekends.

Responsibilities

Perform general office duties and use computer systems proficiently.
Work as part of a team and complete assigned work responsibly.
Support prospective buyers by handling registration sheets, setting appointments, showing homes, and managing signage.
Support current buyers by scheduling color and option appointments, sending construction pictures, scheduling first walks, preparing homes before final walks, and keeping specifications clean.
Maintain model homes and specifications, stock office supplies, and organize documents and packets.
Maintain a monthly budget for model-home supplies and events.
Travel to model homes for daily activities, between communities for showings, and to the company office for meetings.