Trainee Sales Consultant

Vistry Group PLC; Exeter, Diss; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Sales Consultant to join their dynamic team in the South West. This role offers the chance to support experienced Sales Consultants while managing regional sales hubs and engaging with customers. You'll be responsible for maintaining records, assisting in negotiations, and delivering exceptional service across multiple sites. With a commitment to integrity and quality, this company promotes a collaborative environment and offers a range of perks, including a competitive salary and generous leave. If you're passionate about property and eager to grow in sales, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Mileage allowance

Up to 33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance at 4x salary

Employee rewards portal

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at C grade or above.
• Experience in customer-facing roles and lead generation.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales Consultants in managing regional sales hubs.
• Proactively seek sales opportunities and follow up on inquiries.
• Provide excellent customer service and communication.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Experience

Negotiation Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Lead Generation

Problem Solving

Interest in Property

Flexibility

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and English

A Levels in any discipline

Tools

Technology for Sales

Job description

Role Overview

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Sales Consultant to join our team within Vistry Cornwall South West, covering sites in Sherford and supporting existing Sales Consultants across the region. As a Trainee Sales Consultant, your responsibilities include supporting the Sales Consultants in managing the regional sales hubs, assisting with customer interactions, maintaining records, and helping ensure successful sales across multiple sites and housing ranges.

What’s in it for you…

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Mileage allowance
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• 2 Volunteering days per year
• Private medical insurance (employee paid)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance at 4x salary
• Share save and incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal and more…

What we expect from you…

• Behave in line with our values – Integrity, Caring, and Quality
• 5 GCSEs / GCE including Maths and English (C grade or above)
• A Levels in any discipline
• Experience in a customer-facing role
• Experience in lead generation and sales via telephone
• Proven sales achievement
• Excellent IT skills, especially Microsoft Office
• Ability to handle complaints and difficult situations
• Strong negotiation skills
• Good organizational skills
• Interest in property and the housing market
• Patience and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Friendly, trustworthy, professional attitude
• Flexibility in duties and hours
• Willingness to travel to all sales sites and regional offices
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle

Additional role details…

• Proactively seek sales opportunities and follow up on inquiries
• Create and deliver virtual site tours
• Support new sales initiatives and innovations
• Assist with customer negotiations and sales processes
• Utilize technology to generate sales
• Arrange and undertake customer visits and appointments
• Develop knowledge of all sites, house types, and plots
• Follow the sales process as trained
• Work effectively as part of the sales team
• Evaluate and improve sales processes
• Promote additional sales through customer extras
• Record all customer contacts in line with GDPR
• Provide excellent customer service and communication
• Understand and promote purchase assistance schemes
• Coordinate with site teams on build progress
• Deliver excellent customer experiences and demonstrations
• Complete daily site tasks and support colleagues
• Inform stakeholders of key developments
• Manage company property and equipment responsibly

About us…

We build more than homes; we’re making Vistry. Our ethos is to do the right thing, guided by our values of integrity, caring, and quality. We are committed to sustainable communities and operate through renowned brands like Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes. We are a proud UK Green Building Council member, a top five housebuilder, with numerous awards for our work environment and customer satisfaction.

Join us in making Vistry.

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