Sales Assistant - Full-Time

The Taggart Group Of Companies; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned business that values integrity and community! As a Sales Assistant, you'll be the first point of contact for clients, providing essential information about new homes while ensuring a welcoming environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow in a supportive team, where your contributions truly matter. If you're passionate about customer service and eager to make a difference in the home-building industry, this position is perfect for you. Experience the satisfaction of helping clients find their dream homes while being part of a respected company with a rich history in the Ottawa area.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is an asset.
• 1-2 years in administration or sales is beneficial.
• Ability to thrive in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and provide information on homes.
• Compile marketing materials with Sales Representatives.
• Perform administrative duties and maintain client database.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Office

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

High School Diploma

Post-Secondary Education in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Findlay Creek Sales Team, located at 3913 Kelly Farm Drive, is seeking a Full-Time Sales Assistant, working 35.5 – 37.50 hours per week during opening hours:

Mon, Tues, Wed - 11:30am to 7pm
Thurs & Fri - Closed
Sat & Sun and all statutory holidays - 11:30am to 5pm

Tartan Homes Corporation
Originally founded by the Nicol Family, Tartan has been building new homes in the Ottawa area since the 1960s and has been a proud part of the Taggart Group of Companies since 2021. At Taggart we value integrity, quality and community.

As part of the Taggart Group, Tartan Homes is a proud, family-owned business benefiting from long-standing stability and continued growth, offering a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands-on experience and build a lasting career.

At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success.

Building integrity, quality, and community together.

Position Description:

The Sales Assistant is responsible for representing Tartan 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 Tartan 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 Tartan Homes.

Major Responsibilities:

• 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 co-broke 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.


• Customer service experience 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 [e-mail] with your request. Your information will be treated as confidential.

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