Studio Manager

Kb Home; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-average pay

Full benefits

401(k) matching

Bonus opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

KB Home seeks a Manager of Studio to oversee daily Studio operations, staffing, audits, and reporting, ensuring profitability and efficiency. You will work with trade partners to maintain accurate product information and align with Corporate Studio on promotions for buyers and staff.

Based on-site in Boise, ID, you will collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Construction, Customer Service, Marketing, Mortgage, and other teams to drive sales, monitor performance, and train personnel, while

Qualifications

• Demonstrated management capabilities, including personnel selection, employee development, and training.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Experience delivering high-quality customer service programs and understanding market trends.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement procedures that enhance performance at the assigned studio.
• Drive the Studio sales process to meet volume and operating margin goals.
• Conduct interviews and provide hiring recommendations.
• Evaluate employee performance, provide feedback, and ensure completion of training.
• Create a positive, motivating work environment to promote sales performance.
• Build relationships with internal departments such as Sales, Purchasing, Construction, Customer Service, Marketing, and Mortgage.
• Manage rollout meetings and communicate product information and implementation strategies to the Studio team.

Skills

People management

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Four‑Year College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

The Manager of Studio is responsible for the daily operations of the Studio and all activities geared toward profitability and efficiency. The role manages employee staffing, audits files, generates reports, and works with trade partners to maintain accurate product information. The Manager collaborates with internal departments on current floor plans, spec level information, and builder-included items, and closely partners with Corporate Studio on current promotions and incentives for buyers and studio employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and implement procedures that enhance performance at the assigned studio in accordance with corporate and/or division policies.
• Drive the Studio sales process to meet volume and operating margin goals.
• Conduct interviews and provide hiring recommendations.
• Evaluate employee performance, provide feedback, and ensure completion of training.
• Create a positive, motivating, and challenging work environment to promote sales performance.
• Build strong relationships with internal departments such as Sales, Purchasing, Construction, Customer Service, Marketing, Daily Units Processing, and Mortgage.
• Reinforce CSI and JDP standards with studio consultants and provide results to senior leadership.
• Resolve elevated or challenging customer‑service issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure all prospects and existing customers are contacted regularly.
• Work with sales, marketing, operations, and studio employees to ensure all options are correctly reflected in the system and assist with volume and commission improvements (including pricing and availability per plan).
• Audit KB Home’s customized database for accurate information on all product offerings.
• Audit current plans in various systems for accuracy and availability.
• Communicate discrepancies to appropriate departments.
• Shop the competition regularly for pricing information.
• Prepare and submit daily reports, including number of daily browse and final appointments, volume and commission data on all options sold, and other reports as requested.
• Manage rollout meetings and related process changes with Studio Consultants and/or vendors, including leading rollout meetings and providing product information and implementation strategies to the Studio team.

Location

Position is located on‑site at 1299 N. Orchard St. Suite 201, Boise, ID 83706.

Education / Experience / Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Four‑Year College degree preferred.
• Prior experience managing direct reports preferred.
• Home building or related industry experience preferred.
• Strong experience in delivering high‑quality customer service programs.
• Understanding of market and industry trends.
• Demonstrated management capabilities, including personnel selection, employee development, and training.
• Ability to connect with people and develop and maintain professional relationships.
• Action oriented with a drive to push sales to successful closure.
• Proven ability to be customer‑centric by seeking solutions from the customer’s perspective.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to take complex concepts and communicate accurately and persuasively.
• Proven ability to lead and execute effective training sessions or conduct strong oral presentations.
• Strong ability to work within a team setting and cooperate with others’ ideas.
• Ability to make quick, accurate decisions based heavily on facts, data, and metrics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Work 8‑hour days with flexibility for additional work hours when necessary.
• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to potential buyers, trade partners, and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company.

Benefits

KB Home provides above‑average compensation packages and earning potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401(k) matching program, bonus plans, and promotional opportunities.

KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team.