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Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

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Can ATS read PDF resumes?
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Community Sales ManagerNewChehalis, WA

Centurycommunitiesinc · United States

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What You’ll Do:

The Community Sales Manager generates new homes sales, manages closings for the Century Communities division, and manages traffic conversion to buyers of new homes. Generate new traffic to our sales studios through networking, outreach to area real estate agents, and promotions to the public. This position assists the builder in ensuring the buyer has a great customer experience through the construction process and maintains a solid relationship with all buyers after closing.

Your Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and closing goals.
  • Complete responsibility checklist in their new home studio.
  • Manage and actively seek customer traffic, referrals, and other means to generate new traffic.
  • Facilitate a smooth sales process with the buyer, real estate agent, and lender to ensure all aspects of the buying process are coordinated properly through closing.
  • Maintain and update flyers, marketing information, and signage for all communities.
  • Attend regular studio and company meetings.
  • Organize and maintain all necessary company files required for the studio.
  • Communicate with mortgage lenders to confirm that required documentation is received and the new home buyer to ensure the loan processing is on track for closing on the essence date.
  • Perform other duties as needed or assigned. 

What You Have:

  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees.
  • Competent to meet deadlines with a sense of urgency and efficiency.
  • Skill in handling multiple projects.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

Your Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Real Estate License as preferred or required by the state.
  • Preferred 1-2 years sales experience in New Home Sales for a Homebuilder.
  • Knowledge of New Home Market, Mortgage Industry, and Fair Housing Laws.

Compensation: 

Century Communities (the "Company") intends to offer the selected candidate an hourly rate of $20.00 with the potential for other financial incentives. Actual offers will be based on a variety of factors, including experience. Employees will have access to paid time off, medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and the Company's 401(k) plan

About Century Communities

Our mission of A Home For Every Dream® is only possible with the best talent in the industry. If that’s you, if you’re a self-starter, changemaker, and thoughtful collaborator ready to take your career to the next level, then apply today!

As one of the nation's largest homebuilders and an industry leader in online home sales, we strive to create thriving, enduring neighborhoods with lasting livability, focusing on building sustainable, affordably priced homes for our customers while reducing our carbon footprint. For team members, our goal is to provide the resources, opportunities, and benefits needed to build successful, rewarding careers.

 

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