What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate position at M/I Homes?
M/I Homes has been a pioneer in crafting exceptional new homes for 50 years. Founded in 1976, by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein, our core philosophy of prioritizing customer satisfaction has guided us to fulfill the dreams of more than 170,000 homeowners. From our humble beginnings as a family business, we have grown into a nationally recognized homebuilder with divisions across 17 markets, including vibrant cities like Houston, Charlotte, Chicago, and more.
Job Description: We are seeking a Sales Associate to collaborate with our New Home Sales Consultant (NHC) in the sales process, to facilitate the acquisition of new home sales. As a Sales Associate, you will learn, practice, and refine essential sales and marketing skills while adhering to company guidelines and performance standards. Your role will involve assisting the NHC in conducting competitive analyses, engaging with realtors, and maintaining community integrity on a daily basis. This position serves as a steppingstone for advancement to the New Home Consultant (NHC) role and requires weekend availability.
Responsibilities:
- Represent M/I Homes professionally with a positive demeanor
- Support NHC in developing sales and marketing strategies to meet division goals
- Utilize selling skills acquired through company training programs with customers
- Ensure timely and professional presentation of models and homesites
- Register customers and input their information accurately
- Assist in creating marketing plans and materials for customer outreach
- Maintain community signage cleanliness and accuracy
- Collaborate with NHC in various sales and marketing activities
- Additional duties as assigned
- Ability to work independently and achieve goals with minimal supervision
- Strong communication including active listening, observation, negotiation, and organizational skills
- Detail-oriented with a customer-oriented approach
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other computer skills
- Associate degree preferred but not required. Equivalent training in sales and marketing
- Minimum one year of retail sales experience and/or training
- Exhibits adaptability, creativity, resiliency and self-motivation
M/I Homes offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) options, and more.
We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. Apply today and embark on a rewarding career in the homebuilding industry.
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