Sales Assistant (Part-Time)
- No business experience required
- Chance to generate income on weekends
- Barrie/Tottenham
We are Honeyfield Communities, a progressive, well-established low and mid-rise residential builder, and we’ve been building beautiful homes and communities since 1971. We are passionate about the home building industry and have a desire to make a meaningful impact on the community we serve.
We are currently looking for a new Sales Assistant – someone who will bring professionalism, accuracy and a strong customer focus to our Sales Office.
If you’re looking for the chance to work with a great company, we want to hear from you!
Sales Assistant
In this sales support role, you’ll coordinate with management and the sales team to ensure the sales office is running smoothly. From drafting documents to managing supplies, you’ll play an important role in day-to-day operations.
Besides administration, you’ll also spend time with potential and current customers by phone, video platform and in person. For many customers, you’ll be the first person they see. Welcoming them to the office, answering their questions, and introducing them in touch with our Sales Manager are important opportunities to make a great first impression; by bringing a personable and professional attitude to those interactions, you’ll have a huge and positive impact on the business.
Welcoming them to the office, answering their questions, and introducing them to our Sales Manager are important opportunities to make a great first impression; by bringing a personable and professional attitude to those interactions, you’ll have a huge and positive impact on the business.
Practically speaking, you will:
- Act as one of the first point of contact for prospective purchasers
- Maintain inventory of all sales materials and ensure Sales Offices are stocked before opening
- Co-ordinate with Head Office regarding maintenance of the Sales Office and ordering of supplies
- Assist the Sales Manager with showcasing models, options, and lifestyle features
- Prepare Purchase and Sale Agreements
- Maintain all sales data within an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) program (Newstar) in an accurate and timely fashion
Regardless of whether you have experience in the homebuilding industry, you’ll be a perfect fit for this role if you possess the following qualities:
- You’re a fantastic communicator, with a positive outlook
- Detail-oriented
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a demanding, fast paced, team-orientated environment
We’ll provide training on all the job specific skills; all you really need to succeed in this role is a strong customer focus, attention to detail, and strong fundamentals with computers.
Working at Honeyfield Communities:
This is a part-time position with 12-16 hours per week, including both Saturdays and Sundays plus a weeknight. Pay will be hourly at a competitive rate. You will be working at our Barrie Sales Office and occasionally supporting our Tottenham Sales Office, which means you’ll need access to a reliable vehicle.
Much like the homes we sell, individuality, community, and diversity are the hallmarks of our office culture. All our employees have different backgrounds and experiences. Whether it’s during work hours or at our annual holiday party, we foster a positive and collaborative environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued.
What Makes You an Ideal Candidate:
It is essential that you love helping people, proactively anticipate and respond to needs, and possess the desire to work closely with a team. In addition, these skills and experiences will help you stand out:
- Experience in a customer-facing role
- Any experience in an office setting/administration would be an asset
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
How to Apply:
Our online application will give you the option to apply to this role as a complete person – not just a resume. The application will assess your qualifications, personality traits and workplace preferences, and should take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. After submitting, you'll receive an email inviting you to log in and view your assessment results.
We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with disabilities.
We will review applications, with priority given to those who have completed the assessment and look forward to hearing from you.
