Sales Executive

Elvet Recruitment; Egremont; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable housebuilder in the UK is seeking a Sales Executive to guide prospective buyers through the home purchasing process. This dynamic role emphasizes outstanding customer service and relationship building. Responsibilities include achieving sales targets, engaging with customers, and managing documentation. Benefits include up to £50,000 OTE, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and a strong communicator.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Performance-based bonus scheme

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Health and wellbeing support

Life assurance

Employee share purchase plan

Retail and leisure discount programme

Clear routes for career progression

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering top-tier customer service.
• Friendly, professional, and presentable demeanor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed agreed sales targets.
• Engage with potential buyers, understanding and qualifying their needs.
• Negotiate prices and progress reservations.
• Maintain communication with clients and other stakeholders.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Organised and proactive

Job description

Are you driven by delivering outstanding customer service and creating a positive homebuying experience? Elvet Recruitment is currently working on behalf of a reputable housebuilder to recruit a Sales Executive based in Cumbria. This is a dynamic and customer-focused role where your primary responsibility will be to guide prospective buyers through the purchase journey, from initial enquiry to completion, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience at every stage.

The homes are thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of a wide range of buyers, including first-time buyers, families moving up the ladder, downsizers, and investors. As a Sales Executive, your commitment to providing a high‑quality service will be key to building lasting relationships with customers and achieving sales targets.

You’ll be supported with ongoing professional development and training to help you thrive in your role.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Meet and exceed agreed sales targets
• Engage with potential buyers, understanding and qualifying their needs
• Negotiate prices and progress reservations
• Maintain communication with clients, solicitors, estate agents, and other stakeholders
• Deliver consistent follow‑up with prospective buyers
• Ensure all sales administration is completed accurately and on time
• Conduct market research and monitor competitor activity
• Manage and update the customer enquiry database
• Capture and manage customer information during the sales process
• Handle all documentation in line with company procedures

What We’re Looking For:

• Passion for delivering top‑tier customer service
• Friendly, professional, and presentable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative team player with a positive mindset
• Self‑driven, organised, and proactive
• Able to represent the company brand with professionalism and integrity

Role Information:

• Up to £50,000 OTE
• 35 hours, Thursday - Monday 10am - 5pm
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Health and wellbeing support through Healthshield
• Life assurance
• Employee share purchase plan
• Retail and leisure discount programme
• Clear routes for career progression and development

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail