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D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.  Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Division Vice President of Sales. The right candidate will have the responsibility of achieving the revenues established in the division’s business plan.  Devise and implement strategic plans for division growth, new markets and growing market share. Additional responsibilities include recruiting, training, motivating and managing sales representatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs the obligations and signature duties required by the elected office state in the Corporate Authority resolutions
• Assist the Division President to develop the annual sales plan
• Create and maintain a positive atmosphere for success and achieving goals
• Meet or beat set sales goals
• Hire, train, manage and motivate sales staff
• Evaluate sales representatives for training needs to promote growth and success to achieve their potential in obtaining company sales objectives
• Modify and implement sales strategies for improvement based on market research, competitor analyses and identifying prospective customers
• Analyze competitive analyses on product, features, neighborhoods and amenities
• Review market analyses to determine customer needs, price ranges and sales campaigns
Devise incentive programs to motivate sales team to achieve sales goals
• Oversee customer expectations and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
• Conduct weekly sales meetings
• Resolve conflict between construction, sales representatives and customers
• Create new incentives for neighborhoods
• Establish Realtor Outreach Programs (realtor breakfasts, lunches, office presentations)
• Collaborate with the marketing department to create advertising and campaigns
• Educate sales representatives on marketing promotions
• Work closely with the marketing department to establish successful support, channel and partner programs
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Stage community grand openings and new phases in an existing community
• Ensure infrastructure and data systems are available to support the sales function
• Provide feedback to division leadership team regarding customer interactions, market and competitor activity
• Develops and maintains good rapport with prospective customers, realtors, and team members
• Execute policies to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Work with Division President to provide counsel, guidance and coaching to the management staff in developing their personal management, capabilities and professional skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises 2 or more employees

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field
• Six to eight years sales experience
• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, structuring sales quota goals and meeting revenue expectations
• Must have a vehicle, a valid driver's license and able to drive in daytime or nighttime
• Leadership experience
• Experience in evaluating and motivating sales teams to achieve goals
• Proven success creating marketing strategy and a sales plan
• Ability to conduct and analyze a market analysis
• Excel in intercommunications and interactions
• Strongly motivated
• Proficiency with MS Office and email
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensing requirements vary by state
• Knowledge of industry preferred
• Successful experience utilizing a CRM to manage sales teams, sales pipeline and achieve closings
• Experience managing sales in a large territory including different product lines

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

 Salary Range: $200K - $275K (this rage includes base & bonus)

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