Design Consultant (12-month contract)

Role:

Design Consultant

Location:

Mississauga & Etobicoke , Ontario

Company:

Mattamy Homes Canada

Department:

Design Studio Department, GTA Division

Employment Type:

Contract – 12 months

Reports to:

Senior Manager, Design Studio

When it comes to forward-thinking homebuilding and thoughtfully planned communities, Canadians think of Mattamy Homes. And that success is centred on a foundation of great people, because our team is as solid as they come. At Mattamy, we are optimistic, hardworking and supportive. Together we learn and grow as we strive to create a positive impact in the homebuilding industry. Contributing to the Mattamy Way means being surrounded by caring people who encourage you to be exactly who you are. It means your opinion is invited and your contributions count. And it means a career filled with pride, knowing you’re part of an environmentally-conscious , action-oriented organization with big plans for the future . The opportunity to bring the future of living to homeowners based on what Canadians value is exciting – and we’re making it happen.

Learn more about what makes working at Mattamy special and our award-winning culture.

What we offer

A unique role that blends design, homeowner experience and operations. You will guide homeowners through Multi-Storey and Modular design appointments while working with cross-functional teams to support project readiness, design offerings and the successful delivery of upcoming communities.

This role will be based out of our Mississauga office with regular travel to our Etobicoke office .

What you’ll do

Design Responsibilities

- Schedule appointments with homeowners using our online scheduling   tools

- Meet performance expectations for timely file completion, sales revenue, and customer satisfaction.

- Ability to conduct effective in-person and virtual appointments in the design studio

- Confirm and prepare information including floor plans, cabinet 3Ds, agreement of   purchase and sale   in the customer file and make available to homeowner at their   appointment

- Review floor plans for included and optional choices with   homeowners

- Communicate features, advantages and benefits associated with various options and identify opportunities to sell options through effective questioning and listening   skills

- Communicate/verify options and pricing with Design Manager (when necessary)

- Prepare all final documentation including work orders,   colour   charts, waivers,   amendments   and final sketches. Ensure paperwork is accurate, clear and   distribute   digitally in a timely manner.

- Attend Design Studio meetings and project specific meetings to stay current on operations, product knowledge, and design studio policies; including supplier training and site visits

- Complete all touch points with homeowners (video messaging, post cards, closing calls, reminder calls/emails)

- Attend homeowner and internal events associated with M ulti- S torey and M odula r

Operations R esponsibilities

- Aligning with cross-functional teams prior to project launch on the specific needs in terms of product mix by category
- Review post-mortem of projects across all categories including what worked/what didn’t work, main reason and realign on next project strategy
- Work with homeowners to make re-selections for discontinued materials & products in a timeline that assists progress of the construction team and their expectations
- Attend all required meetings with Project Managers, Data Management and Sales and Marketing on individual projects and complete up to date project status documentation
- Assist merchandising team as needed

What y ou b ring

- Post-Secondary Education in Interior Design and/or Architectural Technology
- Experience in residential construction, with a strong understanding of high-rise and mid-rise residential developments
- Superior customer service (CS) background with prior experience in a customer service or retail role is required
- Must be able to read and interpret floorplans or architectural   drawings
- Demonstrated ability to utilize strong selling skills to achieve optimal sales results while balancing customer requirements (budget, taste, etc.)
- Ability to articulate and present design options and selections in an engaging and informative manner.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with a strong emphasis on meeting deadlines.
- Superior communication skills, both verbal and written; especially good listening skills are critical for this   role
- Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.   Collaborative approach working with internal departments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, PP, Excel, Word
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with tight deadlines
- Flexability to work evenings and weekends, as needed
- Ability to be creative, take initiative and provide new implementation and processes

Bonus points

- Previous experience in a sales-focused environment
- Bilingual in one or more additional languages
- Experience using JD Edwards, Calendly, DocuSign , and AI-powered tools

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is $ 7 5,000 - $ 110 ,000. Actual pay may vary depending on your job-related knowledge, competencies, and skills. We recognize that exceptional situations may fall outside this range, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.

We encourage applicants who meet most of the role requirements to hit that submit button and apply! It’s okay if you don’t have 100% of the requirements. If you’re the right candidate, we’ll help you learn and grow.

Who we are

Mattamy Homes is the largest family- owned homebuilder in North America, with 40-plus years of history across Canada and the United States . Every year, Mattamy helps more than 8,000 families realize their dream of home ownership. In Canada, our communities stretch across the Greater Toronto Area as well as in Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton.

Be yourself. We want it that way.

At Mattamy, we're passionate a ​ b ​​ out creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone ​ can do their best work.  Diversity and inclusion are important to the work we do to support our homebuyers, colleagues, and communities. From how we build our teams to cultivating our leaders, we're on a journey toward a welcoming, barrier-free culture for everyone. ​​​​

Mattamy Homes Canada is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Mattamy companies may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support our hiring process, including to help screen or assess candidates along the way. These tools work behind the scenes, while people remain at the heart of every hiring decision.

Qualified applicants for this existing vacancy will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.