Sales Area Manager

D. R. Horton; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

Job summary

A leading homebuilder company seeks a Sales Area Manager to lead multiple communities, drive sales results through coaching, and enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, extensive experience in sales, and a strong command of market analysis. Responsibilities also include collaborating with various teams to optimize sales strategies and ensuring compliance with company standards. The position offers benefits like medical, dental, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of experience in new home sales required.
• Active real estate license or enrollment in licensing process is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage sales operations across multiple communities.
• Develop Sales Representatives through feedback and structured training.
• Monitor community traffic and implement strategies for improvement.
• Ensure model homes meet brand standards.
• Analyze local market conditions for informed sales strategies.

Skills

Sales leadership

Coaching and development

Market analysis

Customer lifecycle management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Real Estate, or related field

5+ years of new home sales or residential real estate experience

2+ years of leadership or team oversight experience

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Sales Area Manager

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Sales Area Manager. The right candidate will provide operational leadership and performance oversight for multiple new home communities within an assigned geographic area. This role drives sales results through coaching, accountability, and strategic execution while ensuring consistent customer experience across model homes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage sales operations across multiple active communities, ensuring achievement of revenue targets
• Coach and develop Sales Representatives through field observation, performance feedback, and structured training to improve closing effectiveness and customer experience
• Monitor community traffic, conversion metrics, and backlog performance; implement strategies to improve results
• Ensure model homes maintain brand standards, visual presentation, and professional sales environments
• Partner with Online Sales Concierge, marketing, and corporate teams to align lead generation strategies and optimize buyer engagement
• Review contracts, pricing, and incentives to ensure compliance with company policies and profitability expectations
• Collaborate with construction and operations teams to manage inventory releases, home readiness, and customer communications
• Analyze local market conditions, competitor activity, and buyer trends to inform sales strategies and leadership recommendations
• Support grand openings, broker events, and promotional initiatives to increase community visibility and traffic
• Assist leadership with forecasting, staffing plans, and succession development within the sales organization
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Ability to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises 2 or more employees

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Real Estate, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered

5+ years of new home sales or residential real estate experience

2+ years of leadership, coaching, or team oversight experience

Active real estate license required where applicable; candidates not currently licensed must be actively enrolled in the licensing process upon hire and obtain licensure within division-required timelines as a condition of continued employment in the role

Knowledge of residential homebuilding sales processes, contracts, financing coordination, and customer lifecycle management

Skill in coaching and influencing sales professionals to achieve performance goals through data-driven insights and field leadership

Strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications

Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing multiple communities or high-volume production homebuilding sales preferred

• Familiarity with CRM platforms, sales reporting tools, and builder-specific processes a plus

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits