Sales Director

Taylor Wimpey Plc; Leicester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction company is seeking a Sales and Marketing Director in Leicester. The role involves full responsibility for sales and marketing functions, focusing on land acquisition, pricing strategies, and customer satisfaction. Candidates must have proven experience in sales and marketing within the house building industry. Benefits include excellent retail discounts and a supportive work culture that values development.

Benefits

Excellent retail discounts

Company funded life insurance

Private healthcare

Pension scheme with contributions

Discounted house purchase scheme

Responsibilities

• Oversee market research and advise on product specifications for land acquisition.
• Develop and execute site launch programs for new developments.
• Ensure outstanding customer service through all sales functions.
• Manage and motivate sales teams with proven experience.

Skills

Proven sales and marketing experience in the house building industry

Budgetary management

Planning and strategic management

Board level disciplined Director

Job description

Overview

You will have full responsibility for the Sales and Marketing function from land appraisal, marketing research, setting prices, bringing new sites to market and site launch as well as the management of all reservations through to customers moving into their new homes. Maximising selling prices and creating value is a key objective whilst maintaining the challenging sales rate you will set all of your team. You will be the "keeper" of our brand and will ensure that the Sales and Marketing department operates in accordance within the Taylor Wimpey UK operating framework. In conjunction with your fellow Board members you will help to determine and form a strategy for the future ongoing development of the business.

Responsibilities

• Land Acquisition: Responsibility for all market research prior to land acquisition; agree the right product and specification for the target locational market; advise on the preferred mix of house types based on relevant market research within the geographical area; provide the timely production of the relevant market and local competitor analysis for all land purchase exercises, including the market overview summary.
• Marketing Plans: Develop and execute a successful site launch program opening new development outlets, on time and to budget; oversee the preparation, approval and production of high quality marketing content and material; manage and take responsibility for all business branding, advertising including updating the website within guidelines; agree the target customer profile then brief the production of show home interior design, in conjunction with the Sales Managers, innovating where required to establish company best practice and benchmark guidelines; deliver marketing strategy that delivers the required volume of high-quality enquiries that convert to sale efficiently; maximise selling prices, revenue with minimised use of discount and incentives; manage the blank canvas so our customers can maximise their selection of customer options.
• Customer Service: Deliver outstanding customer service in a customer centric way throughout all sales functions; review, discuss and take action to improve customer satisfaction at each stage of their journey; review, with your team all data in monthly customer satisfaction surveys on a development by development and overall business unit basis and take action as appropriate; create a Sales and Marketing department with a positive customer centric culture, developing skills and attitude to deliver outstanding customer service to purchasers at each stage of their experience. As a proud Disability Confident Employer Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
• People and Leadership: Managing and motivating teams of sales staff; proven sales and marketing experience in the house building industry; budgetary management; planning and strategic management; board level disciplined Director.

Qualifications

• Proven sales and marketing experience in the house building industry
• Budgetary management
• Planning and strategic management
• Board level disciplined Director

Benefits

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey
At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life. Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it’s about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve. We offer benefits including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. Other benefits include our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, with options to tailor your benefit package (e.g., buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover). Our total reward offer aligns with our culture, and we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home. We provide opportunities for growth and development, industry-leading professional training, and the chance to unlock potential across a variety of environments. If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.

EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.