Design Centre Consultant

**JOB TITLE: Design Centre Consultant**

**Location: Calgary**

**Build what's next at Minto**

Working at Minto means being part of something bigger—where your career is built on purpose, progress, and possibility. Here, employees aren’t just valued—they’re celebrated through peer-to-peer recognition, team events, and a culture that feels like family while honouring every individual’s voice.

**From day one, we've got you covered**

From your very first day at Minto, you'll have access to a rewarding and supportive package designed to help you thrive:

- **Competitive compensation** with performance-based annual bonus
- **Comprehensive benefits** starting on day one—including unlimited physiotherapy, 24/7 access to healthcare professionals and physicians through our dedicated telemedicine service, and parental leave
- **RRSP matching** program and **paid time off program** to support your future and recharge
- **Peer-to-peer recognition** platform that celebrates your contributions
- **Professional development** and learning support to fuel your growth
- **Exciting career paths** across a dynamic and purpose-driven organization

**Purpose**:
The Design Centre Consultant provides the Design Centre with customer relationship management, interior design and sales services while working toward customer satisfaction, financial results, and employee satisfaction. We are looking for a talented, sales driven, Design Consultant that will provide exceptional service for our Low Rise residential homeowners.

**Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities**:

- Introduces homeowners to Minto Design Centre, including services offered, design process and objectives;
- Guides homeowners through their structural, framing and finishing options for their new home;
- Sales and customer service focused with excellent knowledge of new home construction;
- Maintains notes and files throughout the design process to ensure consistent service delivery;
- Able to work in an environment with tight deadlines;
- Maximizes revenue & profit potential while respecting a purchaser’s entitlement to service excellence regardless of their ability or choice to purchase optional upgrades;
- Provide recommendations on new Design Centre offerings based off of homeowner feedback and current market trends;
- Coordinates the scheduling of purchaser appointments and the selection of interior fixtures, fittings and finishes within the schedule determined by internal departments;
- Works with internal parties to obtain or confirm pricing of optional upgrades;
- Presents and finalizes completed home interior solutions once all materials and pricing have been obtained;
- Finalizes all necessary documentation at time of sign-off and secure payments as required;
- Provides relevant parties with actionable drawings and written instructions for the construction of individual homes with modifications or special features;
- Liaises with trades and construction teams for production issues, problems, discontinued products, errors and find solutions that may or may not involve the purchaser;
- Selects interior finishes with Sales for unsold inventory homes prior to cut-off dates;
- Completes onsite inspections when required;
- Proposes design and finishing solutions to achieve a homeowner’s objectives, including lifestyle needs assessment and budget while acting as a homeowner’s advisor when necessary;
- Supply’s project management with additional detail drawings and clarification of design specifications as required throughout construction;
- Ability to coordinate and speak with trades and suppliers
- Promotes and respects the Minto brand and the company’s mission, values, and code of conduct;
- Other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by management.

**Education**:A College Diploma or Interior Design Degree or Diploma is an asset or relevant education

**Experience**:A minimum two (2) years of relevant experience working in new home construction

**Specialized Skills, Knowledge and Abilities**:

- Polished and professional in manner and appearance
- Excellent knowledge of new home construction
- Consultative sales training and experience
- Knowledge of and experience with a broad range of design styles
- Experience specifying materials for interiors to meet specific client criteria
- Budget planning
- AutoCAD drafting capabilities, including space planning and detail drawing
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Outlook
- Knowledge of Newstar DSM is an asset
- Ability to read design plans and construction drawings
- Patience when dealing with customers
- Ability to work under stress
- Detailed oriented
- Able to maintain multiple projects and tasks at once
- Communication skills (listening, verbal and written)
- Customer service focused
- Creative skills
- Team player

**Ready to build your future with us?**

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step, Minto offers the mentorship, resources, and opportunities t