Job Description

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises.


That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.



So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!



Are you a driven and personable sales professional with a passion for property? We are looking for a Sales Executive to join our Developments team and play a key role in promoting and selling new homes, building strong customer relationships, and contributing to our company's growth.



Key Responsibilities:


Promote and sell new homes within an assigned territory Support site-specific sales strategies in collaboration with the Sales Manager Build and maintain a strong customer base and sales pipeline Act as a brand ambassador for Places Developments and the wider Places for People Group Manage the end-to-end sales process, including reservations and legal progression Identify and resolve issues within the reservation process Provide accurate forecasting and weekly sales status updates Promote and record customer specification choices and "Sales Extras" Respond promptly to sales enquiries and ensure customer expectations are met Recommend improvements to systems and service levels

What We're Looking For:



Essential:


Previous experience in selling shared ownership homes Proven track record of meeting sales targets Commercial awareness and understanding of market trends Strong interpersonal and networking skills Passion for customer service and experience handling customer queries and complaints

Preferred:


Responsiveness to internal and external enquiries Sales experience in new homes, ideally with Shared Ownership Understanding of the legal process from reservation to exchange Excellent customer service skills IT literacy

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:


Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly Pension with matched contributions up to 7% Excellent holiday package - 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to 500 saving per year A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 5% Training and development Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?



If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk



If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.



Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.



If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.





If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls


At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.



We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.



By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.