Sales professional with extensive experience in product sales and assessing client needs. Seeks a position as Sales Counselor in new home construction industry.
Work History
Sales Consultant
10 Years 10 Months
K Hovnanian Homes | 10.2015 - Current
Sales Counselor at Leland Station. Currently selling single family homes ranging from $324,990 to over $700,000.
This includes both 1/4 acre and estate homes on 3+ acres.
Responsible for sales, marketing and customer service in new home sales
Contacted new and existing customers to discuss how their needs could be met through specific products and services.
Completed daily outbound calls, up to 3 hours per day.
Wrote sales contracts for orders obtained and submitted orders for processing.
Recorded accurate and efficient records in the customer database.
Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
Built relationships with customers and the community to promote long term business growth.
Sales Representative
8 Years 6 Months
D. R. Horton | 07.2017 - 01.2026
Developed and maintained relationships with clients to drive sales growth.
Conducted market research to identify customer needs and preferences.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and timely delivery.
Provided expert product knowledge to assist clients in making informed purchasing decisions.
Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
Implemented CRM systems to streamline customer interactions and improve follow-up processes.
Mentored junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in sales practices.
Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
Sales Consultant
6 Years 11 Months
Ryland Homes | 10.2008 - 09.2015
Responsible for sales, marketing and customer service in new home sales
Contacted new and existing customers to discuss how their needs could be met through specific products and services.
Completed daily outbound calls, up to 3 hours per day.
Wrote sales contracts for orders obtained and submitted orders for processing.
Recorded accurate and efficient records in the customer database.
Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
Built relationships with customers and the community to promote long term business growth.
Model Home Temp
2 Years
Model Home Temp | 10.2006 - 10.2008
I filled in for sales counsellors when they were out of the model or as needed.
Completed daily outbound calls, up to 7 hours per day.
Contacted new and existing customers to discuss how their needs could be met through specific products and services.
Recorded accurate and efficient records in the customer database.
Teacher Para-professional
13 Years 2 Months
Douglas County Schools | 08.1987 - 10.2000
Assisted special education teachers, speech pathologist, and classroom teachers with daily education of students.
Prepared and taught daily lessons to K - 6 students, input and keeping daily student progress in computer and grading and recording of student exams.
Receptionist/Bookkeeping
1 Year 2 Months
Ricks Lumber Mill | 04.1977 - 06.1978
Greeting clients, answering and directing phone calls, filing and typing of reports
Payroll for approximately 60 employees
Education
High School Diploma
Louisiana Tech University | Ruston, LA
Skills
Sales proposal creation
Persuasive negotiator
Strong interpersonal skills
Resolution-oriented
Positive outlook
Energetic and driven
People-oriented
Flexible
Dependable
Sales strategy
Multitasking capacity
Customer service
Goal-oriented mindset
Customer relationship management
Paperwork processing
Lead generation techniques
Realtor collaboration
Model tours
Multitasking Abilities
Customer satisfaction
Accomplishments
Ryland Homes Sales Counselor of the year for 2012.
Surpassed over $18,000,000 in new home sales.
Generated over $48,000,000 in sales for 2012-2014.