Sales Assistant (Full-time)

Job Title: Sales Assistant (full-time)

Reports to: Sales Representative

Company: Tamarack Homes

Location: Stittsville

The Idylea/EdenWylde/Westwood is seeking a Full-Time Sales Assistant at the Sales Centre, working 35.5 – 37.50 hours per week during opening hours:

Mon, Tues, Wed - 12pm to 7pm
Thurs & Fri - Closed
Sat & Sun and all statutory holidays - 12pm to 5pm

Position Description:

The Sales Assistant is responsible for representing Tamarack Homes and demonstrating what we offer as a new home builder. As a key member of the customer experience, the Sales Assistant greets all customers and provides our customers with information on Tamarack homes and developments. The performance of the duties must ensure a quality approach to all employees, customers, prospective homeowners, managers and suppliers. The Sales Assistant, in coordination with the Sales Representatives are responsible for carrying out policies and procedures that support the strategy and goals of home buildings by Tamarack Developments.

Major Responsibilities:

Sales Assistant (full-time)

• Welcome and greet clients, act as the first point of contact to all clients in the Sales Centre.
• Ensure homes are in good condition (clear and tidy) prior to opening and before closing.
• Daily opening and closing of model homes.
• Compile marketing and promotional material with the direction of the Sales Representatives.
• Verify weekly closings and arrange gift baskets for new homebuyers.
• Ensure the most current price sheets are displayed in sales binder, and handout material.
• Check the website on a weekly basis for accuracy.
• Answer all incoming phone calls and emails in a professional manner and in a timely fashion.
• Assist agent in completing and signing the cobroke registration form.
• Provide preliminary information to the clients and answer questions on the homes, options, development sites, special programs, ongoing offers, product and service features and benefits, prices, and deposit structure.
• Perform administrative duties including data entry to maintain client database, sales contract preparation, set-up of purchaser files, and prepare sales order forms and reports.
• Update and maintain the traffic circulation reports on a weekly basis.
• Identify targeted leads to the Sales Representatives can begin sales process.
• All other duties as requested by the Sales Representatives.

Statement of Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A high school diploma is required. A post-secondary education in business administration, interior design or decorating, or related field would be considered an asset.
• One to two years of experience in an administration role, sales and/or new home building process would be considered an asset.
• The ability to thrive in a team-based environment, as well as the ability to take initiative.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to build and maintain interpersonal relationships with clients, suppliers and coworkers.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
• The ability to be flexible, with a willingness to learn, adapt and adjust to the changing needs of the client.
• Administrative skills with knowledge Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook for the purposes of data entry.
• Bilingual in French and English is considered an asset.

Physical/Sensory Effort/Work Environment:

• Busy, and at times, a loud work environment.
• Must be of good physical condition to perform various duties in and around all parts of the model home.
• Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time.

Application
All candidates are asked to apply via the following link: taggartgroup.bamboohr.com/jobs.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information on our company, please visit: http://www.taggartgroup.ca.

Accommodation

The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to hr@taggart.ca with your request. Your information will be treated as confidential.