Sales and Marketing Intern

M/I Homes; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

M/I Homes is seeking a motivated Marketing/Sales intern to support the Sales & Marketing team in the overall sales process, from developing marketing materials to lead generation and community management.

The role involves assisting with model openings, supporting New Home Consultants with realtor presentations, updating pricing and website content, producing flyers, and coordinating events to drive traffic and sales. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a related undergraduate program or recent graduate.
• Strong desire to learn and professional drive.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic marketing tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sales & Marketing team throughout the sales process.
• Support model openings and professional presentations.
• Assist with inventories, pricing updates, and marketing materials.
• Coordinate flyers, events, and lead generation activities.
• Perform market analysis and research on competition.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Marketing techniques

Verbal & written communication

MS Office proficiency

Adaptability / quick learner

Education

Undergraduate student or recent graduate

Tools

Pivotal system

Job description

M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for more than 40 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving’s drive to always “treat the customer right,” we have fulfilled the dreams of over 140,000 homeowners and grown to become one of the nation’s leading homebuilders. M/I Homes started as a family business and grew into a national leader in a single generation with divisions in 17 markets, including Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, San Antonio, Sarasota, Tampa, and Fort Myers/Naples.

Job Summary: Assists the Sales & Marketing team in the overall sales process from the development and use of professional marketing materials and digital content, lead generation, developing buyer and local relationships, to sale selection, and community management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to NHC throughout the sales and selection process.
• Represents M/I Homes in a professional manner while possessing a positive attitude.
• Assists with opening models to ensure a professional presentation.
• Assists New Home Consultants (NHC) with presentations to realtors.
• Register customers and input information in Pivotal system.
• Assists NHCs in creating and sending flyers to customers, realtors, current homeowners, special events to generate traffic, grand openings, open houses, etc).
• Support the inventory home marketing program by processing website updates, tracking completion dates, editing and labeling photos to upload, and reviewing pricing for accuracy.
• Perform routine administrative functions including, but not limited to, work processing, pricing updates, ordering and maintaining sales materials supplies, etc.
• Assists with monitoring accuracy of collateral material (handouts, brochures, and all sales literature), and website.
• Assist with special projects as requested and perform additional duties as required.
• Assist with tactical marketing.
• Help in planning and hosting marketing events.
• Perform market analysis and research on competition.

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• Strong desire to learn along with professional drive
• Understanding of different marketing techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Passion for the marketing industry and its best practices
• Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly

Minimum Education Experience:

Current enrollment in a related undergraduate program or recent graduate