New Home Consultant

Responsibilities

• Work with Director, Merchandising Operations and Merchandising Managers to create and ensure cohesive and consistent designs between WHC’s and models.
• Create WHC design presentations with Director, Merchandising Operations and Interior Designer.
• Purchase, track, follow-up, and coordinate delivery of all items required for WHC’s.
• Care for WHC and model home furniture replacements, move overs, storage and consignment.
• Support inventory planning and allocation efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to minimize excess inventory for sales offices.
• Communicate with vendors regarding product availability, pricing, and order fulfillment, resolving any issues or discrepancies in a timely manner to ensure on-time delivery.
• Cook up marketing graphics with Marketing Departments, Divisions and vendors.
• Provide administrative support to the merchandising team, including maintaining product databases, organizing samples, and gathering project assets.
• Attend WHC and model installations as necessary.
• Aid on special projects as necessary.

Requirements

• One to three years’ experience in merchandising, purchasing, or related field, preferably in an interior design environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) on Macintosh platform.
• Moderate regional travel as needed (including overnight trips and flights).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong good communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Valid motor vehicle license – unrestricted.

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements

Regular, in-person attendance at Company communities/job sites and offices during regular work hours is an essential function of this job. Requires the ability to work more than eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer, the ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds. Job may require occasional operation of construction equipment. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.