New Home Sales Associate in Training - Whatcom County

BREAK GROUND ON A REWARDING CAREER WITH US!

About Us

At MDC Holdings, Inc./Richmond American Homes, we encourage a company culture that promotes professionalism, teamwork, health & wellness and work-life balance. We're proud to be one of the most established builders in the industry, with 45 years of experience and over 240,000 homes to our credit.

Popsition Summary

Are you looking for an extraordinary career opportunity which puts you in control of driving your personal income potential to six figures plus? Are you driven, goal oriented, and have a passion for new homes? Come work with top sales professionals at Richmond American Homes as a Sales Associate in Training and take your career and earning potential to the next level.

As a Sales Associate in Training you will partner with an experienced Sales Associate and the primary function will be to receive and implement on the job training in order to be promoted into the role of Sales Associate. Timeline of Promotion is individually assessed but no more than 90 days.

Responsibilities

Train on policies and procedures through self-led exercises, instructor-led training and shadowing of experienced new home sales associates.
• Traveling between communities to support where needed when existing staff is off or as needed for development.
• Developing relationships with customers.
• Networking & prospecting.
• Procuring and following up on sales leads for our communities.
• Understand the customer experience touchpoints to maintain quality customer service and lead buyers throughout New Home Sales process.
• Begin negotiating and closing deals - this is a requirement prior to being promoted to Sales Associate.
• Completing accurate and timely contract paperwork - this is a requirement prior to being promoted to Sales Associate
• Obtaining and analyzing market data critical for our communities to remain competitive
• Maintaining standard sales office hours but understand flexibility to meet customer schedules is a priority.
• Successfully complete required company training programs, procure required sales units, and obtain approval from management to be promoted into Sales Associate.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to work weekends
• A Real Estate License is required in all states EXCEPT CO, MD, TX & VA
• Previous high-end sales, preferred.
• Ability to connect with people, and develop and maintain professional relationships
• Action oriented individuals, with the drive to push sales to successful closure
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• All new hires will attend a week of sales training at our corporate office in Denver, CO during the first month of employment. Details will be discussed at time of offer.
• Valid Driver's License with reliable transportation because driving within a community and to other communities is an essential function of this position.

Benefits & Perks!

While we value hard work, we also recognize the importance of having fun! Our employees enjoy a collaborative environment where they can freely bounce ideas off one another and participate in exciting teambuilding activities and outings, like trips to the ballpark, holiday celebrations, regular office socials and much more.

• Positive, collaborative team culture
• Competitive compensation structure
• Comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA accounts, 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and EAP
• Time Off benefits include: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement, Jury Duty, FMLA, and Military leave
• Discounted pet insurance
• Home purchase discounts & more!

*All benefits are subject to qualification and hire dates. Not all benefits apply to commissioned sales people.

Compensation

• Estimated Annual Compensation: $50,000 - $75,000 (base salary of $41,600 plus commission)
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Bonus Type: None

If you are ready for more than a job and seek a career with one of the most respected organizations in a top industry then we want to hear from you. Please also visit our website at www.richmondamerican.com for more information.

MDC Holdings, Inc. / Richmond American Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-CU1 #LI-Onsite