Sales Consultant (Ftc)

The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 135,000 customers nationwide. Of our 65,000 homes, more than 70% are let at a social or affordable rent, while around 10,000 are owned or part-owned by the people who live in them.

Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Consultant to join our team in the North of England on a 12 month fixed term basis, with a salary of £36,443 with on target earnings of £51,385.

You'll be part of a dynamic national sales team who work on a national sales programme and who are proud of the work they do to deliver the best experience for our customers. The Marketing and Sales team are responsible for the delivering an enthusiastic customer focused sales service. The team use technical innovation to manage our customers' journey and the Sales Consultants play a key role in ensuring we achieve our sales targets.

The Sales Consultant will report into the head of sales and will be responsible for marketing, and selling properties within the company's portfolio, with a focus on shared ownership.

This is 35 hours per week role, working Thursday - Monday and the successful candidate must be flexible with covering all sites across the region.

What we're looking for

We're a customer-focussed organisation so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You'll not only be an experienced salesperson, but you'll also have great customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done. You'll also be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience of selling Shared Ownership and Open Market homes.
• Proven customer service experience, evidencing excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and lead on projects.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.
• Good attention to detail.
• Must hold a current valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work use.
• Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.
• Demonstrates the Guinness Leadership and Management Standard.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Relevant professional qualification e.g. RICS.
• Recognised relevant Propertymark qualification such as Sale of Residential Property - Level 3 Award.

What you will get in return:

• Competitive pay You will receive a basic salary of £36,443 and your on-target earnings will be £51,385 with the opportunity to earn more. We pay our bonus payments monthly.
• Permanent, full time 35 hours per week
• Thursday - Monday
• Work mobile
• Company sick pay after a qualifying period and life insurance
• Helping to save for your future! Guinness will contribute up to 9% towards your pension a matched basis.
• Excellent lifestyle benefits portal including cycle to work scheme and fantastic discounts at supermarkets and many other shops, on-line retailers & leisure activities
• Simply Health cashback scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme, plus more!

If you're interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, we would love to hear from you!

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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About UsThe Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.