Area Sales Manager

In a NutshellWe have an exciting opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join our team within Vistry East Yorkshire, at our Leeds office. As our Area Sales Manager, you will work with the sales teams across multiple sites to ensure the agreed sales targets and objectives are met through the effective management of people and activities in line with the Customer Journey. Motivate and support their teams to perform to the best of their ability and achieve the required performance mentioned within the KPI's below.This is a 6-month fixed-term contract.Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for youCompetitive basic salary and annual bonusCompany car, car allowance or travel allowanceSalary sacrifice car scheme available to all employeesUp to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service2 Volunteering days per annumPrivate medical insurance, with employee paid coverCompetitive pension scheme through salary sacrificeLife assurance at 4 x your annual salaryShare save and share incentive schemesEmployee rewards portal with many more benefitsIn return, what we would like from youBehave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and QualityPrevious experience in sales management for a volume house builderExperience of managing a teamProven ability to meet and exceed sales targetExperience of working with multiple stakeholders across different disciplinesExcellent IT skills and proficiency with MS OfficeA good understanding of the sales and legal processStrong attention to detailExcellent organisational skillsAble to produce accurate work, in a high pace environmentBusiness and commercial awarenessFull UK Driving License with a willingness to travel to all marketing suites, including regional office, within the divisionAble to communicate effectively at all levels within the businessAble to work both as part of a team and independently when requiredConfident when dealing with challenging customersAbility to maintain an effective line of communication between Sales Management and Sales ConsultantsWilling to work weekends as and when required by the businessDesirableLevel 3 / 4 Customer Service or Sales qualification5 GCSEs / GCE including Mathematics and English (at C grade or above)More about the Area Sales Manager roleTrain, motivate and lead the on-site sales teams on sites within your responsibility to achieve agreed KPI's, including but not limited to, sales rates & 5

• Customer Service.Ensure sales are negotiated to required sales rates, achieving maximum revenue with minimal incentives.Close supervision of the progress of existing sales and part exchanges to ensure the achievement of target exchanges and legal completions with specific attention to monthly forecast, ensuring all are working to a common goal and stakeholders are aware of potential risks.Maintain strong knowledge of the local market, for both new build and second-hand competitors, with awareness of the market conditions. Make recommendations for improvements to marketing activity in order to drive enquiriesResponsibility for the successful operation of marketing suites, including H&S, site presentation & staffing.Provide market research information in order to agree sales volume and prices.Work with other departments to plan plot releases to ensure the optimum mix, and availability of units. Ensure any customer and / or plot issues are dealt with in a timely manner.Attend internal and external meetings as required and ensure completion of relevant reports.Maintain and develop existing and new customers through appropriate propositions and ethical sales methods, and relevant internal liaison, to optimise quality of service, business growth, and customer satisfaction.Ensure compliance with H&S and any other mandatory training requirements across the teamEnsure Vistry SOPs and H&S policies and procedures, are observed by the team at all times.Implement Vistry's continuous drive to deliver excellent customer service by advocating the customer journey and consistently exceeding customer expectations.Follow the principles of Vistry values of ICQ at all timesAssist with internal or external audits as required in line with Vistry Values of ICQ.Finally, let's tell you a bit more about usWe build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; 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.Join us in making Vistry.#LI-KM1

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