Regional Sales Manager

Full job description
Platform Housing Group is a not-for-profit organisation that reinvests profits into building more homes and engaging with communities.

We’re looking for an ambitious and motivated manager to lead and inspire our Regional Sales Team, you will be passionate about hitting targets, have previous experience of managing a team, be able to deliver results and regularly look at ways to improve and innovate.

Our aim is to provide a great customer journey to help our customers through one of their most important life decisions, buying a home. We’re here to provide new homes and create thriving communities for our customers.

As a Regional Sales Manager, you will oversee our West Midlands region, managing a team of dedicated Sales Consultants. Your role will involve supporting the Group’s Head of Sales and Sales Director, ensuring that our sales targets are met and our customers receive exceptional experience.

This role is being offered on a 12-month fixed term basis.

You’ll be responsible for:

Leading and inspiring a team of 5 Sales Consultants to deliver an ambitious programme of shared ownership sales and rent to buy lets

Driving sales of shared ownership properties and implementing effective sales and marketing strategies.

Ensuring a positive customer experience and regularly reviewing our processes and procedures

Liaising with internal teams (land, delivery, home ownership, defects, property care) and external stakeholders (solicitors, mortgage advisors).

Handling budget forecasting, data analysis, and utilizing Excel and other software for reporting.

Planning and conducting site visits, managing your own diary effectively.

About You

You’ll have experience in the sales of new builds and/or Shared Ownership. You’ll have experience of leading a team with a proven track record in meeting sale targets. You’ll recognise our duty of care to our customers and the importance of selling with integrity. You’ll have excellent networking skills with the ability to manage external stakeholders whilst liasing with internal stakeholders. You’ll also be able to manage conflicting demands with confidence whilst maintaining an organised approach to your day and team. You will be a motivated manager who can quickly adapt and start making an immediate impact.

To join our team, you’ll also have;

Extensive management experience within the new build, property sector.

A proven track record in new homes sales, meeting targets, and hitting KPIs.

Knowledge of shared ownership schemes and new build sales.

Proficiency in budget control, financial forecasting, and data analysis.

Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

A commitment to providing a great customer journey.

Drivers Licence and able to travel across our sites

Join us and find your purpose at Platform!

Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people’s lives.

You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.

We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, +-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.

Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.

If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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