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Mattamy Homes is hiring: Design Studio Consultant in Dallas

Mattamy Homes, Dallas, TX, United States


What you’ll do

Contact buyers to schedule Design Studio appointments

Strong attention to detail

Very organized and task oriented

Review selected and available options on floor plans with homeowners and explain standards and upgrades to these items

Communicate features, advantages and benefits associated with various upgrades and identify opportunities to sell upgrades through effective questioning and listening skills

Accurately interpret homeowners’ requests and produce necessary documentation to ensure all selections are properly communicated to trades

Keep buyer contact log, Design appointment tracker, and input Design appointment dates into JDE

Process files, late changes, adds/revisions, and generates paperwork for the field

Create Design diagrams and presentations. (Power Point and or Adobe)

Hosts Preview Days: greeting buyers, maintaining preview day brochures, buyer check in sheet and price lists, etc.

Resolve issues with homebuyers, either in-person, over email or on the telephone

Act as liaison between field personnel and Design Center by answering questions from builders, sales consultants, and vendors promptly

Set up and maintain buyers’ files electronically

Assist in keeping product reference information current, including tear sheets/PDF’s of current materials offered

Prepare all final documentation including color selections, waivers, design deposits and amendments

Ensure paperwork is accurate, audited, and clear stated and distributed in a timely manner

Follow up on any outstanding issues in a timely fashion

Respond to any concerns or questions that arise from either homeowner, construction site, or customer service and provide quick responses and effective solutions

Attend Divisional Quarterly Meetings and Homeowner Orientations when necessary

Perform other related duties as assigned, especially administrative

Perform monthly field visits to ensure quality and correct work is being performed

Maintenance and upkeep of showroom including opening and closing checklists, snacks and beverages stocked and all materials put away prior to the end of each day

What you’ll bring

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or relevant major preferred, or minimum equivalent experience required

2+ years of experience in a Design Center environment, preferably in new home construction

Proficient in reading blueprints, preferred

Intermediate level of computer skills and system knowledge

Proficient in Excel

Experience with Power Point and Adobe or similar programs preferred

Knowledge of JDE and Hyphen Solutions is preferred

Proficiency in Math; Accounting experience preferred for Senior Administrator position

Outstanding Interpersonal and Customer Service skills, and a high degree of professionalism

Strong written/verbal communication skills to include a clear and professional phone voice

Ability to communicate effectively with confidence and professionalism

Frequent contact with new homebuyers, subcontractors, vendors and employees at all levels of the organization

Team player; with demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams, in a support role

Accurate; with keen attention to detail in every aspect of the job

Self-directed; takes initiative, proactively addresses problems; can work independently with minimal oversight

Highly organized with the ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines, with multiple interruptions

Strong selling and presentation skills

Good organizational and time management skills

Strong communication skill – verbal and written – in particular good listening skills

Ability to multi-task with flexibility in work style

Ability to work both as part of a team and independently

Available to work flexible hours as needed

Physical requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment, which may be located at a model home, sales office, or sales center

Must be able to be on your feet approx. 50% or more of the day

Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license

Must be willing to travel to communities and other offices as needed

Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets

Must be able to climb stairs and walk on uneven terrain when visiting homes and home sites

Some filing is required, which would require the ability to move files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

Benefits

3 weeks of company paid vacation + 1 week of company paid time off + 1 week of sick time + 1 wellness day

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability

Flex Spending, 401K with Company Matching and Tuition Reimbursement

Entertainment Discounts, Employee Home Ownership Program and Company-wide Volunteer Program

Mattamy Homes is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, national origin, disability or with respect to any other status protected under federal, state, and local laws or ordinances. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons.

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