Housing Renovation Salesperson
じゅうたくリフォームえいぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Representative Occupations
- Minor : Construction Sales Representatives
Summary
This occupation involves customers considering renovations or remodeling of existing homes, handling everything from listening to their requests, proposing plans, creating estimates, contracting, and coordinating construction.
Description
Housing renovation salespeople listen to customers' lifestyles and home issues, and propose renovation plans based on that information. They conduct on-site surveys, determine construction scope, methods, and materials to be used, and create detailed estimates. After price negotiations and contract signing with customers, they coordinate schedules and manage progress with designers and contractors, and consistently handle after-sales service after construction completion.
Future Outlook
With the increasing housing stock in Japan and the continuously growing demand for renovations of aging homes, stable job demand is expected in the future. Utilization of digital tools and online negotiations, as well as the expansion of environmentally considerate renovations, will influence market value.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Good listener / Honest / Likes talking to people / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Direct to/from work allowed / Field Sales / Flexitime / Overtime possible / Team system
Career Path
Sales Assistant → Housing Renovation Sales Staff → Chief Sales → Sales Manager → Branch Manager
Required Skills
Building Materials Knowledge / Contract Management / Estimate Creation / Listening Skills / Presentation Skills
Recommended Skills
CAD (2D) / Interior Design Knowledge / Marketing Knowledge / SNS Utilization / Subsidy and Grant System Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To accurately understand details of estimates and contracts and prevent errors. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for negotiations with customers, listening to requests, and building relationships. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary to coordinate multiple construction schedules and contractors and formulate plans. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to withstand pressure from customer handling and stress from coordination tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Existing Housing Advisor
- Interior Coordinator
- Real Estate Transaction Agent
- Welfare Housing Environment Coordinator
Aliases
- Renovation Planner
- Renovation Salesperson
Related Jobs
- Architectural Sales
- Construction Materials Sales Salesperson
- Housing Equipment Salesperson
- Interior Coordinator