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<strong>Responsibilities</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Online Sales Consultant (OSC) serves as the first point of contact for prospective homebuyers and real estate agents, responding to inbound phone calls, emails, web, and chat inquiries. This role qualifies and nurtures leads, providing a best-in-class customer experience while directing prospects to the appropriate Designated Selling Area (DSA). The OSC acts as a liaison between online prospects and on-site sales teams, driving engagement and supporting the overall sales process.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 6.0pt 0in 3.0pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>The <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Online Sales Consultant</span> will be responsible for:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Responding to all internet, phone, and chat inquiries promptly:</span><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Internet leads within 1 hour of receipt</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Phone inquiries within 1 hour of initial contact</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Chat inquiries in real time during business hours</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Engaging prospective buyers by:</span><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Building rapport and conducting effective discovery</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Educating on energy-efficient features, community amenities, and product offerings</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Presenting floor plans, customization options, and unique selling points</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Managing and nurturing leads using Salesforce:</span><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintaining consistent follow-up to drivee engagement</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Executing targeted email drip campaigns</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Tracking interactions and progressing leads through the sales funnel</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Scheduling initial appointments between prospects and on-site Sales Counselors</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Supporting real estate agents, including assistance with unaccompanied tours (e.g., Supra, ShowingTime)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Executing outbound call campaigns to promote:</span><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Grand openings</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Sales and realtor events</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Model releases and other community updates</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintaining strong collaboration with on-site Sales Counselors through:</span><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Regular communication</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Participation in training sessions and sales meetings</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Partnering with Marketing to ensure accuracy of online content and lead generation efforts</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintaining expertise in:</span><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Community details (size, phases, location, surrounding amenities)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Product knowledge (plans, features, pricing, and warranties)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Competitive positioning and market trends</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Delivering an exceptional customer experience at all stages of the interaction</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Following established workflows to ensure consistent, high-quality lead management</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">#LI-KS1</span></p> <br><strong>Qualifications</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Education:  </strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Minimum High School diploma, some college coursework or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 6.0pt 0in 1.0pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Experience:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 1.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Experience in Internet Sales, inside sales, marketing, or lead generation preferred</span></li><li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 1.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">A real estate license if required by assigned state. <strong> </strong></span></li><li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 1.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>License must be active or inactive under the Meritage Homes Division brokerage</strong></span></li></ul><p style="margin: 6.0pt 0in 1.0pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Technical Skills:  </strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 1.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Good computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)</span></li><li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 1.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Ability to upload photos, edit and manipulate information, and perform other web-based tasks.</span></li><li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 1.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Salesforce experience preferred.</span></li><li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 1.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Softphone experience preferred.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 6.0pt 0in 1.0pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Interpersonal/Communication Skills: </strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Strong Oral/Written communication skills.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Excellent telephone communication skills.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Excellent Interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate and work with prospective buyers with all levels of interest, and varied personality types.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Proven email and phone communication skills.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Ability to present oneself with the utmost in professionalism.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Customer-driven presentation skills, and the ability to communicate with confidence.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Ability to influence others and overcome objections. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Strong closing skills with ability to ask for and secure appointments.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Team Player; with a demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 6.0pt 0in 1.0pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Judgement</strong>:</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 1.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Sound judgment with a high level of integrity.  </span></li><li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 1.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Accurate; with keen attention to detail.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 1.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Self directed; takes initiative, proactively addresses problems and seeks resolution; can work with minimal oversight.  </span></li></ul><p style="margin: 6.0pt 0in 1.0pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Mental Abilities:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li style="margin-bottom: 1.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Ability to give, receive, analyze information, and interpret buyer concerns/questions in order to determine the <em>root </em>issue to achieve a successful conclusion.</span></li><li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 1.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Highly organized, detail-oriented, and flexible; with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines, often with frequent interruptions and changing circumstances, in a high-volume fast-paced work environment.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 10.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong><u>UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS:</u></strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Travel:</strong> </span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Position may require some travel to communities, events or division office as needed.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 6.0pt 0in 1.0pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Work Environment:</strong>                                            </span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Work is performed from home as a remote position. Must have desk space to hold two 27” monitors, laptop, keyboard w/ writing area.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Must have high speed internet with maximum upload/download speeds to work the softphone technology and all programs.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Work Schedule:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"><li style="color: #333333; line-height: normal; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Work hours are 8:30am – 5:30pm, with two consecutive days off to be determined</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">. In general, a majority of work hours will be performed during what is considered to be normal business hours, however based on Divisional assignment the job may be required to work earlier or later than normal business hours. <span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Days off may change as required</span>. </span></li><li style="color: #333333; line-height: normal; background: white; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">The job requires weekend work in most schedules to support Meritage Homes communities nationally.</span></li></ul> <br><strong>Overview</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you!  From the homes we build to the careers we offer, we are focused on delivering a Life.Built.Better.®.  Meritage is committed to building energy-efficient and affordable entry-level and first move-up homes across the US. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as bringing their authentic self every day to be part of an inclusive organization. Meritage was certified a Great Place To Work for a second year in a row, and is currently ranked on Fortune’s Best Workplaces listings in the categories of Construction, Women and Parents. Meritage has delivered over 200,000 homes in its 40-year history, and has a reputation for its distinctive style, quality construction, and award-winning customer experience. Meritage is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including:</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">An organization that lives by its core values everyday</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">A competitive pay structure</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong benefits</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flexibility in work-life integration</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain a competitive drive to be the best</span></li></ul>

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