The Drees Company
Overview
Drees Homes is a family-owned home building company with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we have taken care of our employees and our customers. It's why we rank as the 21st largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a track record of long-tenured employees. We're proud of being named a 2023 and 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and we've been officially certified as a Great Place to Work in both 2023 and 2024. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability and success.
Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees has operations in ten metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Austin, Dallas and Houston, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, DC.
Responsibilities/Qualifications Drees Homes is currently seeking friendly and professional applicants for a Design Assistant position in Northern Kentucky. Our Design Center is the one-stop resource for homebuyers to choose distinctive finishes that make their home completely unique. In this position, you will assist Design Consultants with providing customers with an exceptional experience prior to and during the selections process.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain a welcoming environment by greeting customers, answering calls and keeping refreshments stocked
Assist with Saturday browse event for prospective buyers by facilitating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, conducting general information tours, and answering any questions regarding included features and design options.
Help keep the Design Center and online store up-to-date by organizing new products and removing dated ones. Ensure all model numbers, hand out documents and displays are accurate and efficient.
Assist with customer selections, when needed.
Assist with scheduling customers for their Design Center appointments and sending out confirmation emails.
Communicate and coordinate with builders, estimators, and sales personnel.
Assist with maintaining Design Center reports with up-to-date information.
Prepare and process job files for daily appointments.
Assist with other coordinating needs to help keep buyers on track such as low voltage appointments and documents.
Work with Bluebeam to support daily designer needs such as: redlining plans, backsplash drawings, cabinet revisions, etc.
Keep design center stocked with office supplies as needed.
Take pictures of products and different design features in the field for the Design Centers photo log, as needed.
Complete selections for Pure Style, Townhomes, and Market Homes as needed
Learn the functions of the Design Consultant role to assist with overflow customer appointments or high-volume sales.
Continually strive to improve customer service.
Perform any new duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
Must have superior customer service skills
Experience in an Art or Design related field
Experience with Envision a plus!
Interest in interior design and a desire to learn
Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, InDesign, and/or Illustrator a plus
Drafting and rendering software skills - AutoCAD, Revit, etc. helpful
Organized and strong attention to detail
Requirements:
High School Diploma is required; Bachelor or Associate Degree in a design related field preferred
Excellent communication skills with strong customer focus
Good computer skills including basic Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Friendly, outgoing personality with the ability to exercise patience with customers
Premier Benefits to Support YOU:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental and vision
Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance
Wellness rewards
401(k) savings plan
Profit Sharing
Paid time off increasing with tenure
Tuition reimbursement
Long and short disability and Parental leave
Employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home
Employee Assistance Program and much more!
Join a special team that works together to make Drees a successful company and a rewarding place to work.
Summary Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Work Place. To learn more about Drees Homes, please visit our website - www.dreeshomes.com.
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Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees has operations in ten metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Austin, Dallas and Houston, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, DC.
Responsibilities/Qualifications Drees Homes is currently seeking friendly and professional applicants for a Design Assistant position in Northern Kentucky. Our Design Center is the one-stop resource for homebuyers to choose distinctive finishes that make their home completely unique. In this position, you will assist Design Consultants with providing customers with an exceptional experience prior to and during the selections process.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain a welcoming environment by greeting customers, answering calls and keeping refreshments stocked
Assist with Saturday browse event for prospective buyers by facilitating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, conducting general information tours, and answering any questions regarding included features and design options.
Help keep the Design Center and online store up-to-date by organizing new products and removing dated ones. Ensure all model numbers, hand out documents and displays are accurate and efficient.
Assist with customer selections, when needed.
Assist with scheduling customers for their Design Center appointments and sending out confirmation emails.
Communicate and coordinate with builders, estimators, and sales personnel.
Assist with maintaining Design Center reports with up-to-date information.
Prepare and process job files for daily appointments.
Assist with other coordinating needs to help keep buyers on track such as low voltage appointments and documents.
Work with Bluebeam to support daily designer needs such as: redlining plans, backsplash drawings, cabinet revisions, etc.
Keep design center stocked with office supplies as needed.
Take pictures of products and different design features in the field for the Design Centers photo log, as needed.
Complete selections for Pure Style, Townhomes, and Market Homes as needed
Learn the functions of the Design Consultant role to assist with overflow customer appointments or high-volume sales.
Continually strive to improve customer service.
Perform any new duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
Must have superior customer service skills
Experience in an Art or Design related field
Experience with Envision a plus!
Interest in interior design and a desire to learn
Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, InDesign, and/or Illustrator a plus
Drafting and rendering software skills - AutoCAD, Revit, etc. helpful
Organized and strong attention to detail
Requirements:
High School Diploma is required; Bachelor or Associate Degree in a design related field preferred
Excellent communication skills with strong customer focus
Good computer skills including basic Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Friendly, outgoing personality with the ability to exercise patience with customers
Premier Benefits to Support YOU:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental and vision
Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance
Wellness rewards
401(k) savings plan
Profit Sharing
Paid time off increasing with tenure
Tuition reimbursement
Long and short disability and Parental leave
Employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home
Employee Assistance Program and much more!
Join a special team that works together to make Drees a successful company and a rewarding place to work.
Summary Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Work Place. To learn more about Drees Homes, please visit our website - www.dreeshomes.com.
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