DesignBuild Sales Manager

Join our team at Craft Design + Build as a Design‑Build Sales Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in bringing dream homes to life. You’ll connect with clients, understand their unique needs, and work with the design team to offer solutions that align with their vision. Our culture values community and collaboration, ensuring you feel supported and empowered. We are committed to innovation and employee development, offering opportunities to grow alongside us. As the face of Craft Design + Build, you will engage with potential clients, nurture relationships that foster trust and satisfaction, and directly contribute to transforming spaces into beautiful realities. Responsibilities Step 1: Present design contract & prospect education materials: Presenting contract Prospect education Confirm culture, budget, and scope fit Step 2: Design schedule & expectations: Set client expectations on what to expect during design Explain design hours allotment, milestone deliverables, and design billing policy Work with the Lead Designer for team resources and specific project expectations Relay the plan to the client and designers who will work on the project Set any expectations on the following, if applicable, and get the process started Historical Approval Process HOA approval process Flood zone permit approval Zoning and planning applications Step 3: Design phase: Enforce design schedules with the customer to keep the project on track Collect design change orders and collect design materials/subcontractor incurred costs Track progress for accuracy of execution and to inform the client 2× per week Leverage Lead Designer to ensure compliance of designers with preset design deliverables deadlines Create a punch list for all 3 phases of the design: EC: Existing Conditions and conceptuals DD: Design Documents: elevations, locations for MEP, and material type CD: Construction drawings: selections and specification (means and methods) Design Director approves all drawings Submit first to the estimator for completion of the estimate with the list of requests Step 4: Preconstruction: Complete construction drawings ready for permit submittal Submit the permit to the appropriate permit jurisdiction Submit any of the following: Historical Approval Process HOA approval process Flood zone permit approval Zoning and planning applications Step 5: Build: Create a construction schedule with the Construction Director Do a full handoff on scope, budget, and drawings to the PM Retain communication with the client for: Weekly meetings Any issues that arise Change orders Scope clarifications Hold PM accountable to: Jobsite minimum standards of cleanliness, organization, and quality of work Subcontractor quality of work Schedule execution PM presentability: clothing, vehicle, and general professional appearance Outside duties: Weekly realtor meetings to expand brand awareness and referrals Hold “Realtor Lunch & Learns” Maintain and update the sales pipeline on a weekly basis Update design schedules on a weekly basis as needed Call to schedule appointments and walkthroughs with leads Qualifications Minimum of 5 years in the home construction or design‑related field Ability to decipher blueprints and analyze renderings for accuracy Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities Understanding of architectural and construction administration services, including budgeting, scheduling, planning, specifications, and working drawings Familiarity with building codes, materials, and remodeling estimating techniques Ability to read, interpret, and review construction plans and job costs Working knowledge or willingness to learn our CRM or scheduling software Computer skills: Word, Excel, Google Mail, and Sheets Detail‑oriented, precise measuring, and strong eye for detail Critical thinking skills: problem‑solving when issues arise and foresee them before they occur Communication: effective with internal and external teams Compensation $100,000–$160,000 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr Craft Design + Build