Senior Sales Executive

Strategic Placements; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the housing sector is seeking an experienced Sales and Marketing person to drive sales of Shared Ownership properties. This temporary position offers a chance to work within a dynamic Development department, focusing on affordable housing projects across the UK. Candidates should possess strong communication and project management skills, along with recent experience in housing sales. The role requires effective problem-solving abilities and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in Shared Ownership Housing Sales.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workloads.

Responsibilities

• Sell Shared Ownership properties effectively and efficiently.
• Manage projects with good project management skills.
• Analyze and diagnose problems and implement effective solutions.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Problem Analysis

Customer Service

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

My client, the country's largest supplier in its field, requires an experienced Sales and Marketing person responsible for delivering cost-effective sales of Shared Ownership properties under the Group's Development programme.

Responsibilities:

1. Sell Shared Ownership properties effectively and efficiently.
2. Work within the Development department, which handles affordable housing, market sale, grant-funded, and regeneration projects across the UK.
3. Manage projects with good project management skills.
4. Analyze and diagnose problems and implement effective solutions.

Requirements:

1. Recent experience in Shared Ownership Housing Sales.
2. Experience in sales of Shared Housing.
3. Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
4. Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workloads.
5. Customer service and/or administrative experience.
6. Skills in project management.
7. Proficiency in analyzing problems and implementing solutions.
8. Excellent written and spoken English.
9. Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
10. Ability to interpret computerised information.
11. Intermediate Microsoft Word and basic Excel skills.

Additional Information:

This is a temporary position until the end of January 2026, with potential extension. Working hours are from 10 am to 5 pm, Thursday through Monday. Full job specification available upon request.