Sales Consultant

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Sales Consultant to join our team within Vistry Kent , at our Maidstone site. As our Sales Consultant, you will carry out all aspects of the day to day running of the sales hub/development in accordance with the customer journey, taking ownership for the sales process with customers, maintaining necessary records and documentation during all stages of the sales progress across a number of sites and house ranges within the sales hub/development and delivering successful continual sales at all sites within the sales hub/development.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
~ Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
~ Mileage allowance
~ Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
~Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
~ Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
~ Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
~ Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
~ Share save and share incentive schemes
~ Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
~ Experience in generating leads and sales through telephone based business development.
~ Proven track record of successfully completing the sales process with customers.
~ Proven ability to work under pressure and meet sales targets.
~ Excellent IT skills with demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
~ Strong negotiation and sales skills.
~ Good planning and organisational skills.
~ Ability to handle complaints and difficult situations.
~ An interest in property and the housing market.
~ Willing to be flexible in respect of day to day duties and hours worked.
~ Full driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.
~ Willing to travel to all sales sites within the division, including regional offices.
~ Willing to work weekends.
~5 GCSEs / GCE or equivalent including Mathematics and English (at C grade or above).
~ More about the Sales Consultant role…
Ensure all relevant Standard Operating Procedures, sales and all other policies & procedures are understood and adhered to, and that mandatory training requirements are kept up to date.
Conduct yourself with internal and external stakeholders as ambassadors of Vistry.
Proactively seek out prospective sales and follow up all enquiries with telephone communication and marketing literature to optimise the business opportunity for sales on your designated development(s).
Manage and implement new innovation in fulfilling the business targets on new home sales and negotiate with customers to ensure the best sales outcome.
Awareness of local market and economic conditions.
Travel to all designated developments to undertake pre booked customer appointments.
Maintain detailed knowledge of all relevant Vistry house types, build progress and availability within the designated developments, to ensure each customer is given every opportunity to purchase a new home.
Proactively sell customer extras and manage implementation across all reservations to drive additional profit for the Company.
Work alongside colleagues within the designated developments to ensure all aspects of the sales process is communicated to the team, customer and relevant stakeholders.
Maintain the sales arena including show homes on the development in line with brand and company standards.
Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.