Sales Executive

Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will be responsible for delivering the day-to-day sales function at our development in Eye.

You will act as a professional ambassador for Allison Homes and be a key point of contact for prospective purchasers and customers throughout their home-buying journey.

You will provide a high-quality, customer-focused sales service while working towards agreed sales and financial targets.

By listening carefully and understanding each customer's needs, you will guide them confidently through the buying process and help deliver an excellent customer experience.,

• Achieve new homes sales in line with agreed targets.
• Build rapport with customers, understand their requirements and guide them through the sales process.
• Follow up enquiries promptly and effectively, including visits, telephone calls and emails.
• Present Allison Homes developments, house types and available purchase options clearly and professionally.
• Use effective sales, negotiation and closing techniques to support successful outcomes.
• Manage customer information and sales activity accurately through the COINS database, with training provided.
• Ensure paperwork and site administration are accurate, current and compliant with data protection requirements.
• Liaise with customers, solicitors, estate agents and internal teams to support sales progression.
• Maintain accurate development literature, price lists and site plans.
• Keep informed about competitors' products, prices, sales activity and local market conditions.
• Help maintain the presentation of the show homes, marketing suite and off-site sales signage.
• Contribute to relevant marketing and public relations activity.
• Work in accordance with company health and safety requirements.
• Take ownership of the customer journey and look for opportunities to improve the customer experience.
• Manage an electronic diary effectively and maintain reliable timekeeping.

The responsibilities listed are intended as a guide and may develop in line with business requirements.

We are looking for someone who combines a strong customer focus with the confidence and motivation to deliver sales results. You will ideally have:

• Customer service or sales experience.
• A professional, welcoming and approachable manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to listen, ask effective questions and understand customer needs.
• Confidence in presenting products, negotiating and closing sales.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to prioritise work, use initiative and manage several stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to the wider team.
• Strong administrative and computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• The ability to work weekends and bank holidays as required by the development opening schedule.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business travel.

Previous experience in new homes sales would be beneficial, but it is not essential.

Comprehensive training and ongoing development will be provided.

You will also be comfortable demonstrating our values of kindness, trust, teamwork, passion and performance in your everyday work.

At Allison Homes, we are committed to creating great homes and communities where people thrive.

We are looking for a customer-focused Sales Executive to join our Central region and support customers at our development in Eye, Peterborough.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and welcoming team, represent a trusted homebuilder, and help customers through one of the most important purchases they will make.

About Allison Homes Allison Homes is an award-winning private housebuilder creating high-quality homes and communities across the East of England, the East Midlands and the South West.

Our vision is to be known as the homebuilder you can trust.

We build long-term relationships with our customers, partners and communities, with kindness, trust, teamwork, passion and performance at the heart of how we work.

We are proud of our people and aim to create an inclusive environment where colleagues feel welcomed, supported and able to grow., At Allison Homes, you will be part of a business that takes pride in building homes and communities where people can thrive.

We believe that strong performance starts with people feeling respected, supported and included.

You will join colleagues who value collaboration, continuous improvement and doing the right thing for our customers and communities.

We welcome applications from people with different experiences and backgrounds.

If you are enthusiastic about the opportunity but do not meet every preferred criterion, we would still be pleased to hear from you.

We offer a competitive reward package that includes

• Competitive salary.
• Competitive commission scheme.
• Option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme (T&Cs apply).
• 25 days holiday, extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service.
• Pension Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme.
• Simply Health Cash Plan, available on an opt-in basis.
• Allison Homes House Purchase Discount Scheme.
• Training and development to support your success in the role.
• A welcoming and collaborative working environment.