Sales Consultant - Exeter

Maitland Selwyn; Exeter; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary up to £32k

OTE up to £60k

Pension scheme

Life assurance

26 days annual leave

Holiday buy scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Our client, a forward-thinking housebuilder, seeks a Sales Executive for a new development in Exeter. You will guide buyers through the home purchase journey and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Responsibilities include presenting show homes, building relationships with customers and stakeholders, and managing on-site administration while ensuring health and safety compliance. The role follows a Thursday to Monday pattern with occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property sales (new homes preferred).
• Strong sales and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of the home buying process and legal terminology.
• Knowledge of mortgages/lending and financial aspects of purchasing property.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• IT proficiency (Microsoft Office).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Present show homes to a high standard at all times.
• Support customers throughout the home buying process.
• Build strong relationships with customers and external stakeholders.
• Welcome and assist visitors, prospective buyers, and existing customers.
• Manage on-site administration and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Property sales

Negotiation

Communication

IT proficiency

Driving licence

Home buying process

Mortgages/lending knowledge

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is an ambitious and values-driven housebuilder focused on putting people and sustainability at the heart of everything they do. Operating across multiple regions in England, they are committed to delivering high-quality homes and creating lasting communities. With a strong emphasis on inclusion, innovation, and customer experience, they offer excellent long-term career opportunities.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Sales Executive for a new development located in Exeter. This is a customer-facing role where you will play a key part in guiding buyers through the home purchasing journey while delivering an exceptional experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Present show homes to a high standard at all times
• Support customers throughout the home buying process
• Build strong relationships with customers and external stakeholders
• Welcome and assist visitors, prospective buyers, and existing customers
• Manage on-site administration and documentation
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards

Working Pattern

• Thursday to Monday with one in four weekends off.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in property sales (new homes experience preferred)
• Strong sales and negotiation skills
• Good understanding of the home buying process, including legal terminology
• Knowledge of mortgages/lending and financial aspects of purchasing property
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• IT proficiency (Microsoft Office)
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary of up to £32,000 and an OTE of up to £60,000.
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Holiday buy scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking housebuilder with a strong reputation for quality and customer focus, offering both career progression and a supportive team environment.

At Maitland Selwyn, we embrace diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process for everyone.