Sales Executive

Sales Executive – 6 month contract

Location: Site based at North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2FJ

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Thursday to Monday, 37.5 hrs per week - 6 month contract

The Role

There has never been a better time to join the company and be part of their exciting growth journey. At the company, they pride themselves on being an award-winning private housebuilder dedicated to creating beautiful homes and communities across the East of England, the East Midlands and the South West of England.

Their mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to their communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a quality product suitable for everyone. They are proud of their people, and collaboration and teamwork are key to everything they do. Their Values are at their heart and centre around Trust, Teamwork, Kindness and Passion.

They are looking for enthusiastic individuals to help them achieve their ambitious growth plans and goals, to be part of their journey and to grow their career along with their success.

Reporting to the Sales Manager, this is a 6-month contract based at their site in North Tawton, Devon. As one of their valued Sales Executives, your role is primarily to provide the day-to-day sales function on one of their developments and to be the primary Allison Homes contact for current and potential customers.

The main purpose of the role is to provide a professional service to all their customers with the aim of achieving sale and financial targets on allocated developments. You will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to enable you to build a professional rapport with customers to understand their needs and requirements. These should encompass listening and questioning abilities, empathy, product demonstration, and closing techniques.

You will have responsibility for delivering the customer journey in accordance with the company’s standards, procedures, and targets.

Sales experience in New Homes is preferable, but not essential as full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve new homes sales in line with agreed targets.
• Proven ability to effectively close sales and drive results.
• Effectively manage the COINS database (for which training will be given).
• Respond to enquiries effectively and in a timely manner – visits, telephone calls, and emails.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork and site administration is accurate, up to date and GDPR compliant.
• Liaise with customers, solicitors, and estate agents etc on all aspects of construction and sales progression.
• Maintain adequate stocks of literature and price lists ensuring their accuracy.
• Ensure that your site plans are kept up to date and align with the versions used by the Site Manager.
• Stay informed about competitors' products, pricing, sales, and market rates.
• Maintain the presentation of the show homes and the marketing suite, including off-site sales signage.
• Contribute to Marketing and PR proposals.
• Comply with the company Health & Safety standards.
• Understand and act upon customer needs to maintain company reputation.
• Good timekeeping is essential and the ability to manage an electronic diary system will be needed.

This list is not exhaustive.

Skills and Qualifications

Desirable:

• Exceptional customer service and sales experience.
• Professional and friendly approach.
• Excellent communication skills – verbally and written.
• The ability to work independently.
• The ability to prioritise work and use initiative.
• Good time management skills and proven ability to manage various stakeholders at a time.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to be proactive and work under pressure.
• Strong administrative and computer skills, with proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Must be able to work weekends and bank holidays.
• Must hold a full driving licence and have use of own vehicle for business travel.
• The ability to embrace and role model their company values – Trust, Teamwork, Kindness and Passion.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Competitive Commission Scheme.
• 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service).
• Pension Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme.
• Simply Health Cash Plan (opt in).
• Company House purchase discount scheme.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.

At the company, they prioritise inclusion and diversity. They ensure that all applicants and colleagues are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of any protected characteristics. If you need any support or reasonable adjustments during your application process, please feel free to reach out to them—they are here to assist you.