Sales Executive

Linear Recruitment; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OTE up to £50,000

26 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Holiday Buy Back Scheme

Company pension

Private Medical Insurance

Healthshield membership

Life Assurance Scheme

Share Purchase Plan

High Street discounts

Ongoing training

Job summary

Linear Recruitment Ltd on behalf of a leading housebuilder in Cumbria is seeking a Sales Executive to deliver a five-star customer experience from enquiry to completion.

You will drive sales opportunities, build relationships with buyers and stakeholders, and help customers choose their dream home while meeting targets and maintaining high service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in new homes sales or residential property sales.
• Strong customer service orientation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Professional, well-presented manner with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Achieve individual sales targets and contribute to overall business forecasts.
• Welcome customers, qualify buyers, and provide knowledgeable guidance throughout the home-buying journey.
• Negotiate sales, manage inquiries, and maintain relationships with buyers, solicitors and estate agents.
• Record and process sales documentation accurately and on time, and conduct market research to spot opportunities.

Skills

New homes sales

Customer service

Negotiation

Communication

Organisation

Team player

Job description

Location: North Cumbria | Full Time | OTE up to £50,000

Are you passionate about delivering a 5-star customer experience? Do you have a talent for sales and a genuine desire to help people find their dream home?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading housebuilding client who is looking for a driven, enthusiastic and customer-focused Sales Executive to join their team in Cumbria.

With an earning potential of up to £50,000 OTE, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your sales career with an established housebuilder that genuinely invests in its people.

About the Role

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions a person will make, and delivering an exceptional experience throughout that journey is key.

Whether customers are taking their first step onto the property ladder, moving up, downsizing or investing, you'll play an important role in making their home-buying experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible.

As Sales Executive, you'll be at the heart of the customer journey, providing expert advice, building lasting relationships and guiding purchasers from their initial enquiry through to completion.

You'll take ownership of sales opportunities, work towards agreed targets and ensure every customer receives an outstanding 5-star experience.

About the Opportunity

Sales & Customer Experience

• Proactively achieve individual sales targets in line with company forecasts.
• Welcome prospective purchasers, understand their needs and qualify potential buyers.
• Deliver knowledgeable, customer-focused advice throughout the home-buying journey.
• Negotiate sales and maximise opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, solicitors, estate agents and other key stakeholders.
• Proactively follow up enquiries and maintain regular communication with prospective purchasers.

Administration & Business Development

• Maintain accurate customer enquiry databases and records.
• Record all relevant customer information at reservation stage.
• Complete and distribute sales documentation accurately and within required timescales.
• Carry out market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities.
• Ensure all sales administration and processes are completed efficiently and professionally.

About you

We're looking for someone who is passionate about sales, thrives in a customer-facing environment and understands the importance of delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience in new homes sales or residential property sales.
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding customer service.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• A personable, professional and well-presented approach.
• The ability to remain calm, confident and composed in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive, proactive and self-motivated attitude.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A collaborative team spirit, with the drive and determination to achieve personal and team targets.
• The ability to represent the business to the highest standards.

What's On Offer?

You’ll be joining an established housebuilder that recognises the importance of investing in its people, offering ongoing training, coaching, mentoring and development opportunities to support your success.

The benefits package includes:

• OTE up to £50,000.
• 26 days' annual holiday plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Healthshield membership.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Share Purchase Plan.
• High Street and store discounts.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

If you're an ambitious, customer-focused sales professional looking for an exciting opportunity with a leading housebuilder, we'd love to hear from you.