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!



More About Your Role



The two main sites you will be asked to look after are located in Exeter & Truro as well as travel to our Eastleigh Office. A Company Car or a Car allowance will be provided in this package.



We are looking for a Sales Manager to help manage the performance of all sales activities within an assigned territory within our South West Region. You will set a culture and support the achievement of targets for you and your sales team, including meeting or exceeding sales volumes, rates and prices, whilst ensuring this is achieved in line with our People Promises.



You will achieve this by leading by example when it comes to advising on house types, specification, tenure placement, marketing and buying procedures; ultimately ensuring that new developments launch on time with the correct product for the market, reservations are agreed and progressed through to completion in line with forecast. You will keep accurate and timely records in relation to sales status, forecast dates, sales progression notes and audit trail information.



For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.



More About You



To be successful in this role you will need exemplary communication skills, you should understand what great customer service looks and feels like and have an empathy for our customers. You must have experience within the new homes market and be able to show a track record of accomplishments and target-driven successes in the sales field. It would be advantageous if you had knowledge of shared ownership, but this is not essential. At least 2 years of sales team management however, is essential.



You will also need good administration skills and have the ability to keep all paperwork up to date. We also need you to understand the importance of data protection and confidentiality in this role. An understanding of salesforce would be beneficial.



At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, a basic DBS check is mandatory for this position.



Benefits



We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.



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, reviewed annually Pension with matched contributions up to 7% Excellent holiday package - 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to 500 saving per year Commission on top of yearly salary 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.