Sales Assistant (full-time)

Job Title: Sales Assistant (fulltime)
Reports to: Sales Representative
Company: Tartan Homes Corporation
Location: Russell Trails
Date: May 2025

Work Hours:

Mon Tues Wed 11am to 6pm

Sat Sun STAT Holidays 11am to 4pm

About Us:
Tartan is an Ottawa new home builder that has been building in communities across Canadas capital for more than 50 years. Tartan homes are built better look better and live better setting them apart from other builders. With high quality finishes standard finished basements and more its no wonder Tartan Homes are in a class all their own!

As part of the Taggart Group Tartan is a proud familyowned business benefiting from longstanding stability and continued growth offering a variety of opportunities for those looking to get handson experience and build a lasting career.

At Taggart you will be part of something bigger and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success.

Building integrity quality and community together.

Position Description:

The Sales Assistant is responsible for representing Tartan Homes Corporation and demonstrating what we offer as a new home builder. As a key member of the customer experience the Sales Assistant greets all customers and provides our customers with information on Tartan homes and developments. The performance of the duties must ensure a quality approach to all employees customers prospective homeowners managers and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Tartan vision and must comply with all company policies and procedures. The Sales Assistant in coordination with the Sales Representatives are responsible for carrying out policies and procedures that support the strategy and goals of home buildings by Tartan Homes Corporation.

Major Responsibilities:
Sales Assistant (fulltime)

Welcome and greet clients act as the first point of contact to all clients in the Sales Centre when Sales Representative is already engaged.
Ensure homes are in good condition (clear and tidy) prior to opening and before closing.
Daily opening and closing of model homes.
Perform administrative duties including data entry to maintain client database sales contract preparation setup of purchaser files and prepare sales order forms and reports.
Compile marketing and promotional material with the direction of the Sales Representatives.
Answer all incoming phone calls and emails in a professional manner and in a timely fashion.
Provide preliminary information to the clients and answer questions on the homes options development sites special programs ongoing offers product and service features and benefits prices and deposit structure.
Update and maintain the traffic circulation reports on a weekly basis.
Identify targeted leads to the Sales Representatives can begin sales process.
All other duties as requested by the Sales Representatives.

Statement of Qualifications: Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

A high school diploma is required. A postsecondary education in business administration interior design or decorating or related field would be considered an asset.
One to two years of experience in an administration role sales customer service hospitality and/or new home building process would be considered an asset.
The ability to thrive in a teambased environment as well as the ability to take initiative.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
The ability to build and maintain interpersonal relationships with clients suppliers and coworkers.
Excellent organizational prioritization and time management skills.
The ability to be flexible with a willingness to learn adapt and adjust to the changing needs of the client.
Administrative skills with knowledge Microsoft Office skills (Word Excel PowerPoint) and Outlook for the purposes of data entry.
Bilingual in French and English is considered an asset.
The ability to climb stairs
The ability to lift 15 pounds.

Physical/Sensory Effort/Work Environment:
Busy and at times a loud work environment.
Must be of good physical condition to perform various duties in and around all parts of the model home.
Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time.

Accommodation Requests
The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship race place of origin ethnic origin colour ancestry disability age creed sex/pregnancy family status marital status sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression.

In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act were committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance please send an email to with your request.

Thank You for Considering Tartan Homes
Thank you for your interest in joining Tartan Homes. We appreciate every application but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any such submissions become the property of Tartan Homes and are not eligible for compensation

Required Experience:

Manager