Sales Advisor - Housing

First Task; Cockenzie and Port Seton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading new build housing developer in East Lothian is seeking a confident New Homes Sales Consultant to guide buyers through the home-buying journey. The role demands excellent customer service skills, with a focus on building strong relationships and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate has experience in new homes sales or high-end customer-facing roles, and demonstrates strong communication and negotiation skills. A competitive salary and commission structure are offered, along with career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong commission structure

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in new homes sales or high-end customer-facing roles.
• Proven strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident and proactive approach with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the customer journey from initial enquiry to move-in day.
• Build strong relationships with prospective buyers.
• Achieve sales targets through effective negotiation.
• Conduct professional home demonstrations.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Strong communication

Job description

Location: East Lothian
Salary: Competitive + Commission + Benefits
Employer: Leading New Build Housing Developer
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a confident, customer-focused Sales professional with experience in the new build housing sector? We're recruiting New Homes Sales Consultants to represent a respected and fast-growing developer with upcoming and active sites across East Lothian.

As the face of the development, you'll guide buyers through every step of the home-buying journey — delivering exceptional service, driving reservations, and ensuring a smooth, positive experience from first enquiry through to handover.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing the full customer journey from initial enquiry to move-in day
• Building strong relationships with prospective buyers and providing expert product knowledge
• Achieving sales targets through effective negotiation and customer engagement
• Conducting professional home demonstrations and delivering high-quality handovers
• Working closely with site, marketing, and legal teams to progress sales through to completion
• Maintaining accurate CRM data and sales records
• Ensuring the sales complex and showhomes are presented to the highest standard

What We're Looking For

• Experience in new homes sales or high-end customer-facing roles (estate agency, property, luxury retail, hospitality)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confident, proactive, and highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently on site while collaborating with wider project teams
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness
• Weekend working flexibility (typical in new homes sales)

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary + strong commission structure
• Opportunity to represent a high-quality, reputable developer
• Supportive team environment with excellent career progression
• Stunning developments across East Lothian and the surrounding area

If you have the drive to deliver outstanding customer service and want to build a rewarding career in new homes sales, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation