Area Sales Manager (1843)

Job DetailsJob Location: Charleston Division Myrtle Beach Location - Myrtle Beach, SC 29577JOB PURPOSE: The role of the ASM is to support the demands and needs of the sales team through the guidance and direction of the VP or Director Sales & Marketing. This position will have supervisory responsibilities in accordance with division policies while ensuring all sales associates/consultants have required certifications as mandated by state or local jurisdictions.      Duties and Responsibilities  Meet or exceed division set sales goals. Coach and assist sales staff with sales closings to achieve desired department goals.  Manage and oversee the activities of on-site sales staff for assigned communities  Support division goals to obtain division overall customer satisfaction rate of 100%  Recruit, train, evaluate, manage, mentor and retain sales staff  Ensure proper staffing in communities  Perform on-site reviews and evaluations  Manage contract process; accuracy and timely ratification (as applicable). Enforce company policies to include contract agreements and starts paperwork to ensure all is completed correctly and timely.  Ensure compliance of pricing and sales release guidelines; coordinate the administration of change orders, special option requests to ensure communication with appropriate departments  Confirms incentives for neighborhoods and update CMA’s together with community sales consultants. Confirms through the CMA that DRB is positioned correctly with product/house plan, standard features and options offered to best match buyer profile per community.  Maintain knowledge of competitive market and suggest strategies to increase customer base  Assist in the coordination of opening and closing of new communities  Provide input regarding the advertising/marketing needs of the communities. Confirm community signage and offsite weekend directional include correct message and company branding.  Partner with corporate marketing and Director Sales & Marketing on advertising  Champion Realtor outreach campaigns (breakfasts, lunches, office presentations)  Must have valid driver’s license for travel to off-site events and division communities QualificationsKnowledge and Skills  Excellent verbal and written communication skills  Professional appearance  Excellent presentation skills  Demonstrated problem solving and negotiation skills  Well organized and self-directed  Strong interpersonal skills, customer service driven  Displays a friendly, enthusiastic, approachable manner     Education and Work Experience  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Sales Marketing or equivalent of five years of experience in new home sales; or combination of education and equivalent work experience.  Prior experience in new home sales preferred but not required.  As required by law, must be a licensed Real Estate Agent