Sales Assistant-Part Time

At Claridge Homes, we are dedicated to quality and craftsmanship without compromise. Established in 1986 and located in Ottawa, ON, we pride ourselves on providing a healthy, diverse, and balanced work environment. Working with a team of over 250 full-time employees, top contractors and professionals, we have grown to become Ottawa’s largest land developer with residential communities, condos, retirement communities & the Andaz hotel in our portfolio!

Our team is an invaluable part of our business, and we show it every day. We promote inclusion, balance and diversity and encourage the development of the skills and abilities of our employees supporting them in all areas of their personal and professional development.

Join our innovative, passionate and dedicated team of highly regarded professionals and help us build the future of Ottawa together.

We are currently seeking Sales Assistants for our River's Edge North. (Part-time: weekends and occasional evenings)

Reporting to the Sales Agent, the Sales Assistant will:

• Greet clients an welcome them professionally to Claridge Homes Sales Centres
• Ensure models and sales office are in presentable order and good condition before opening and before closing.
• Prepare and present marketing materials, brochures and site plans to prospective buyers
• Answer calls and respond to emails in regards to the properties, qualifying leads, and updating the marketing database.
• Follow-up with prospective buyers responding to inquiries and booking appointments and visits
• Prepare paperwork for the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, as well as all applicable Tarion statements as needed
• Collect and provide receipts for deposits
• Redirect prospective buyers to the Sales Representatives
• Inspect model homes for deficiencies and submit, and review required work orders as needed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Sales or customer service experience is required, preferably in new home sales.
• Strong communication skills an asset.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word & Excel
• Independent, enthusiastic and hardworking individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Well organized, detail oriented and the ability to multi-task and coordinate various activities

Claridge Homes is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please advise in advance if you require any accommodation during the application or selection process. Any information you send us will be handled professionally, respectfully and in complete confidence.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.