From our first lot in Cambridge, Ontario, to residential, commercial, and recreational developments in 18 cities across North America, Great Gulf Group has grown into a diversified real estate organization with over 45 years of experience.

While our portfolio has evolved, our commitment remains the same: building great spaces that inspire the people who live, work, and play in them. Today, our multi-faceted business spans commercial, mixed-use and residential development, construction management, software, engineering, panelized manufacturing, architecture, and hospitality.

All companies under the Great Gulf Group umbrella are united by one simple goal: the pursuit of greatness. It’s achieved every day through the passion and dedication of our people. If you’re excited to build meaningful solutions and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Great Gulf is seeking a Showroom Host for its Design Studio in Etobicoke!

The Showroom Host will be responsible for providing homeowners with excellent customer service and a memorable experience during their Design Studio browsing appointment. This includes greeting homeowners, leading a tour throughout our Design Studio, and being available to answer any questions they may have about the products/services offered by Great Gulf. Most importantly, offering professional advice regarding colour, style and material selections.

Key Responsibilities:
Showroom Host Duties

• Provide detailed showroom tour to first-time visitors
• Provide and review model specific pricing and catalogues with purchasers
• Explain the different levels of options available to purchasers based on their respective communities
• Assist purchasers with the interior selections, offer advice and guidance
• Assist purchasers with their inquiries, direct them to Full-Time Design Studio staff if required
• Clean & sanitize samples after purchaser use, return samples to designating areas
• Maintain overall cleanliness of the showroom

Reception Duties

• Greet homeowners upon their arrival to the Design Studio
• Answer incoming calls, record and distribute messages for Design Studio Staff if required
• Access Dynamic Builder Software to provide the appropriate price list to purchasers and floor plans if needed
• May be asked to assist with calling homeowners that have upcoming appointments to book scheduled browsing time
• Accept debit or credit card payments and use internal software to record transactions

Education, Experience, And Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 + years in customer service role
• Interior Design or Interior Decorating diploma (or currently enrolled in Design Program) is a strong asset
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Highly organized
• Team oriented and supportive to Team Lead and fellow coworkers
• Experience in the hospitality and/or restaurant industry is a strong asset
• Ability to read & understand floor plans is an asset

Physical Environment:
This position will require the successful candidate to work 100% from our Design Studio in Etobicoke. They may be seated and/or standing for periods of time while attending to the reception desk or providing tours

Physical Requirements:

• Colour selection process requires constant standing and guiding clients throughout the showroom
• Medium to heavy lifting and carrying samples is required
• Mid-high paced environment

Communication/ Influencing Others:
This role will have frequent communication with homeowners and other Design Studio staff members

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $18.50 per hour
• Hours : 5 - 10 hours a week, weekend availability is a must

Vacancy Status:

• Replacement

Why Join Great Gulf?

• Opportunity to work for a leading real estate development company
• Exciting projects and challenging opportunities to develop high-profile residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Commitment to sustainability and social responsibility

Interested?

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. If you’re the right candidate, we’ll support your growth and help you learn along the way.

Apply today and help us build what’s next.

Great Gulf Group of Companies is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Great Gulf Group of Companies will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We do not accept international applicants without a valid work permit. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note that all hiring decisions are made directly by our team. We do not rely on automated AI screening tools in our recruitment process.

Great Gulf Group of Companies is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, and persons with disabilities. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Great Gulf Group of Companies will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We do not accept international applicants without a valid work permit. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note that all hiring decisions are made directly by our team. We do not rely on automated AI screening tools in our recruitment process.