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Sales Consultant

McCarthy Stone, Canterbury

Sales Consultant

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McCarthy Stone, Canterbury

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 10 May | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 5ac0c159a10d457ea2aa570568416a9b

Location ref: Canterbury

Full Job Description

  • Achieve Sales Success: Hit your sales targets by negotiating competitive deals, while maximising margin and protecting our average sales price.
  • Tailored Customer Experience: Provide personalised service, guiding customers through their journey and ensuring they feel valued and understood.
  • Exceptional Presentation: Maintain high standards at every touchpoint, showcasing the best of McCarthy Stone's offerings.
  • Community Engagement: Build relationships with potential customers and existing homeowners, bringing the McCarthy Stone lifestyle to life.
  • Collaborative Efforts: Work closely with various departments to ensure smooth operations, from property checks to sales lead analysis.
  • Compliance & Knowledge: Stay updated with sales processes and compliance requirements, ensuring your skills are always sharp and relevant.
    • Why You will Enjoy Working With Us:
  • Be part of a high-performing, customer-centric team that exceeds targets and cultivates community spirit.
  • Innovate and grow with us through continuous professional development and learning opportunities.
  • Engage in a role where no two days are the same, from managing off-plan sales to nurturing relationships.

    Experience in a customer-centric sales environment, with a proven track record in a target-driven setting.
  • Strong commercial acumen, organisational skills, and proficiency in tools like Salesforce and Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and objection handling skills.
  • A team player who thrives on collaboration and community engagement.
    • Ready to lead a team that sells more than homes - they sell a lifestyle? If you are a performance-focused people leader who's passionate about sales, customer experience, and making a difference, we want to hear from you.

    As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks … it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel … even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand

    Are you a people-focused sales professional ready to make a real impact? Join us at McCarthy Stone on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract and help build vibrant retirement communities, guiding customers through one of life's biggest decisions. We are seeking someone with a proven track record in customer-focused, target-driven sales, ideally with estate agency or housebuilding experience, who combines a strong commercial mindset with exceptional relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills. This role is more than sales. You will deliver outstanding customer experiences, connecting with clients, understanding their needs, and guiding them through a major life decision with care and confidence. Success comes from balancing customer needs with business goals, proactively managing your pipeline, and driving measurable results - all while being part of a high-performing, agile team shaping the future of retirement living. Benefits of joining our sales team: Financial:
  • Competitive Salary and lucrative uncapped Sales Commission Scheme
  • Company Car + Mileage paid for
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Professional Subscriptions paid for
    • Lifestyle/Health & Wellbeing:
  • 12 months Fixed Term Contract
  • Tuesday to Saturday work pattern (Sunday and Mondays off)
  • 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (in lieu)
  • 2 fully paid volunteering days per year (supported by the McCarthy Stone Foundation)
  • Health benefits such as Remote GP, 24/7 access to EAP Services (including counsellors and legal advisors) and eyecare voucher
  • Colleagues Benefit Booklet with a range of store offers discounts and promotions
  • On-site parking
  • Family Friendly Policies

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https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/sales-consultant-126822872
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