Director of Sales & Marketing

Southern Home Builders (SHB) is the largest private homebuilder in the ARK-LA-TEX region and one of America's premier homebuilders.  SHB has an immediate senior level Sales Management employment opportunity available.  SHB been building homes in multiple communities for over 15 years operating from its headquarters in Shreveport, Louisiana.

POSITION SUMMARY:

* Set the Sales vision and strategy for the Company

* Responsible for leading all new home sales activities for the Company

* Leading Community Sales Associates to attain team performance goals

* Driving Sales results and managing 5 to 8 Sales team members

* Responsible for managing internal agency marketing activities/programs

* Responsible for the development of local and statewide advertising campaigns/programs using print and broadcast advertising, collateral, direct mail, point of purchase, signage and sales office presentation

* Responsible for developing campaigns/programs to increase traffic and sales

* Develop grand opening and community marketing plans, special event programs and special offers

* Responsible for brand standardization, ensuring all marketing plan content and efforts are consistent with the brand

* Manage in-house media-buying and market research functions and departmental budget

* Responsible for competitive market analyses for new land acquisitions and existing communities

* Effectively work cross-functionally with executive teammates in Land, Accounting, Operations, Purchasing, Construction, Architecture, and HR to achieve Company’s business objectives

Find out why SHB is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. SHB provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, 401K, and very lucrative bonus plans. SHB is an equal opportunity employer.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Thorough understanding of the new home construction market

* Must have five years experience in the production homebuilding industry and a minimum of three years proven success in managing, training, and motivating top sales representatives

* Previous experience in sales management for a national homebuilder (preferred)

* Skilled in recruiting and retaining "A" level sales professionals

* Long track record of leading and developing teams ensuring a "bench" of talent is available for promotion

* Bachelors Degree (preferred)