Housing Sales Consultant

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Housing Sales Consultant based in Basingstoke to provide exceptional service in the Social Housing sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales, strong customer service skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. This role offers a competitive salary in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Social Housing sector
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet sales targets

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding sales service to customers
• Manage sales for Open Market and Shared Ownership properties
• Identify potential sales opportunities and schedule viewings
• Follow up on leads and close sales
• Understand customer needs to influence marketing activities

Skills

Proven sales experience within the Social Housing industry

Strong customer service skills

Highly motivated individual

Ability to self-manage and prioritise workload

Team player

Job description

Housing Sales Consultant

• Annual Salary: 35,000 per annum
• Location: Basingstoke - Monday to Friday (office and home-based hybrid working)
• Job Type: Fixed Term (12 months)

We are looking for a passionate Sales Consultant to join a dynamic Sales team on a fixed-term basis within a housing association. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in sales environments and is committed to providing exceptional customer service.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide outstanding sales service throughout the customer's buying journey, building strong relationships and delivering the highest standards of care.
• Serve as the main point of contact for customers, handling sales for both Open Market and Shared Ownership properties.
• Take operational responsibility for new developments across several locations in the south of England, including all aspects of presentation and stock management.
• Proactively identify potential sales opportunities, create forward interest, and schedule viewings.
• Follow up on all leads, effectively qualify, progress, and close sales to meet agreed sales targets.
• Understand your customers and developments in detail to influence marketing activities through effective and tailored campaigns, alongside individual market research.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven sales experience within the Social Housing industry.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships with both internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Highly motivated individual capable of meeting sales targets and KPIs.
• Ability to self-manage and prioritise workload effectively.
• Team player - collaborative working across teams is essential.

To apply for this Sales Consultant position, please submit your CV, please submit your updated CV with contact details attached.