What are the responsibilities and job description for the Studio Consultant - Part-time position at KB Home?

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KB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and has built over 670,000 quality homes in our 65 plus year history. Today, KB Home operates in 47 markets from coast to coast. At KB Home, people are our foundation. We build strong, personal relationships with our customers to ensure they have a real partner in the homebuying process. Our employees are the heart and soul of our company and are driven by a shared culture of customer obsession guided by our focus on sustainability providing a beneficial impact on the world. When you join KB Home, you become part of a team that is passionate about making the dream of homeownership a reality for families across America. Come be a part of our team! Learn more .

JOB SUMMARY : The Studio Consultant is the first point of contact for homebuyers after purchase, and responsible for ensuring their satisfaction throughout the studio selection process and beyond. This role educates buyers on the available studio choices, both included and optional, and enters their selections into the company software platforms. Consultants help maintain an attractive retail environment and share the responsibility of accurately displaying and labeling options.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Customer Appointments

Builds a rapport with the homebuyer using a discovery process to determine the buyer's design and lifestyle preferences with the end goal of helping the buyer design a home they will love.
Conducts live video or in person appointments reviewing all choices available to the homebuyer, with consideration towards their design goals and budget.
Shares product knowledge with buyers and demonstrates product offerings where applicable.
Provides exceptional customer service at all times to internal and external customers.
Depending on division size, this position may require the scheduling of homebuyer appointments and follow up.

Capture Accurate Homebuyer Choices

Accurately and efficiently enters buyer's option choices into KB Home's software platform(s) during the appointment and completes all necessary paperwork via DocuSign.

Responsible for routinely auditing paperwork to ensure accuracy.

Processes any homebuyer change orders in a timely manner and accurately maintains all required buyer documentation.

Planning and Follow-up

Prepares for all buyer appointments which could include pulling samples, coordination with mortgage, etc. to ensure appointments run smoothly and effectively.

Responds to homebuyers, operations, trade partners, and sales teams phone calls, e-mails, and correspondence in a timely manner.

Routinely reviews and has proficient level knowledge for all products offered in the Studio.

Attends weekly staff meeting or product training as scheduled.

Studio Experience

Makes certain the studio environment and studio tools are maintained in excellent condition at all times to ensure an attractive retail space and reports deficiencies to the appropriate supervisors.

Assists in tagging product selections when needed.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Education / Certifications / Licenses

High school degree or equivalent required.

Associates or bachelors degree preferred.

Retain a vocational degree or certificate in Interior Design or related field preferred.

Experience

Previous retail or hospitality experience in customer service-oriented environment required.

1 to 4 years of retail experience with a homebuilder or design industry preferred.

Senior Consultant Experience : minimum 3 years of retail experience with a homebuilder or design industry required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Shows passion and proven knowledge of interior design and space planning. Highly self-motivated.

Has strong computer skills and proficient in all Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams. Demonstrated use of technology and virtual capabilities to drive business and meet buyer needs.

Ability to connect with people using various electronic and in-person modes of communication, develop, and maintain professional relationships while selling ideas, products and services.

Proven ability of being customer-centric by seeking solutions from the customer's perspective.

Ability to follow detailed processes and procedures to achieve a desired outcome.

Demonstrates strong attention to detail, with the ability to self-audit work product.

Strong verbal & written communication, with the ability to take complex concepts, communicate succinctly and persuasively. Strong public speaking skills.

Strong ability to work within a team-setting, inclusive of other's ideas, and a willingness to cooperate.

Work Requirements

Ability to work a flexible schedule on a consistent basis, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Work 8-hour days with flexibility for overtime when necessary.

Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner with potential buyers, trade partners, and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company.

Position is located on-site (1916 Ayrsley Town Blvd Suite 110 Charlotte NC 28273) #LI-onsite

Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!

KB Home and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies (collectively, "Recruiters") in response to job postings. If Recruiters nevertheless submit one or more unsolicited resumes to any employee at KB Home or its affiliates without a valid written agreement in place for recruiting services, such resumes will be deemed the sole property of KB Home and its affiliates. No fee will be owing or paid to Recruiters who submit unsolicited candidate resumes, in the event any such candidate is hired by KB Home or its affiliates as a result of the submittal, without a valid written agreement between the Recruiter and KB Home.

This position is being recruited by ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions RPO, on behalf of KB Home. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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