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Trainee Sales Manager
July 30, 2021 | Comments Off on Trainee Sales Manager
At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust. In addition to this we are committed to being a more inclusive employer and invite applications from a variety of backgrounds. There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Manchester Division is looking to recruit a Trainee Sales Manager to join the Division’s Sales team. Are you passionate about sales, customer care and have the drive to eventually become a Sales Manager in a fast paced business? If so we would love to hear from you. The Role The role of Trainee Sales Manager reports to the Sales Director and is responsible for managing and overseeing the sales process on site to ensure that all targets and objectives are achieved in accordance with specified timescales and budgets whilst maximising profit through the effective management of the sales team. Principal accountabilities of the role include: Achieving sales budgets and targets for each development you are responsible for Supporting, managing and motivating the sales team Implementing sales inductions and providing continual training, coaching and support to aid the development of Sales Advisors and Senior Sales Advisors Overseeing site presentation and ensuring that this is maintained to the correct standard at all times Agreeing budgets for each show home with the Sales Director and brief/liaise with interior designers accordingly. Working with our show home designers to deliver exceptional end results Proposing sales strategies to the [Sales Director] for developments or plots as and when required Ensuring that each development is fully staffed and holiday and sickness cover are managed appropriately Ensuring that information is correct and plans are available in good time for commencement of the sales operation on each development Working within financial parameters to maximise profit Experience, Qualifications and Skills Experience A background as an experienced Senior Sales Advisor who has some experience of managerial responsibilities would be preferred Experience of working for a high volume national housebuilder Qualifications and Training GCSE Maths and English – Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) Skills and Aptitude Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Ability to work with all the disaplines within the business e.g construction, customer care, technical Ability to keep calm in a stressful situation and problem solve Able to multi-task and yet keep a sense of humour A passion for delivering excellent customer care and the ability to help maintain our 5 star status Good administration skills Works effectively to deadlines Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook). Ability to work on own as well as part of a team Committed to diversity and inclusion The Role and Working Conditions This is a role where on the job training will be provided with the view to ultimately becoming a Sales Manager. Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked. Ability to travel to all sales sites, including divisional offices. Able to work some weekends and bank holidays as required. In return we can offer you: Competitive salary Annual bonus Company car or car allowance 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Contributory pension scheme Life assurance We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.