Sales executive

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! More about your role In this role, you will manage the full sales journey from first enquiry through to completed booking, engaging with customers across phone, email, social channels, and in person. You will proactively follow up leads, conduct viewings, and ensure all sales documentation and records are accurately maintained. Alongside this, you will support customer enquiries and contribute to delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service. You will also play a key role in building community and enhancing the resident experience by planning and delivering student events, gathering feedback, and supporting engagement initiatives. You will manage and grow social media channels by creating engaging digital content to promote the property and drive sales, while supporting open days, housing fairs, and day-to-day administrative activities. This role is 5 days a week on site with working hours of 10.30am – 7pm For more information download a copy of the job description. Essential criteria Proven experience in a sales or customer service role with evidence of achieving targets or closing sales Experience managing leads and maintaining accurate records using digital systems or CRM tools Demonstrable experience using social media platforms (e.g. Instagram, TikTok) for content creation or business promotion Strong organisational skills with experience handling administrative tasks and documentation accurately Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook) More about you You enjoy working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and take pride in delivering excellent customer experiences. You are proactive, organised, and detail-focused, with the confidence to guide customers through the full sales journey. You are adaptable and motivated, with a genuine interest in both sales and community engagement, and you work well as part of a supportive team. At Places for People, we are committed to a safe working environment so a basic DBS check is mandatory. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: Competitive salary with regular annual review Pension with matched contributions up to 7% Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2% 35 days holiday (including bank holiday) with option to buy or sell days Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs - up to £500 savings per year Access to wellbeing support such as counselling and flu jabs Private GP and health support services available Access to a rewards platform with retail and lifestyle discounts Savings on groceries, travel, shopping and home products Ongoing training and development opportunities Access to professional qualifications and career progression Internal development programmes and learning support Recognition schemes such as Star Awards and Colleagues Awards Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement Free membership to Places Gyms What's next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk . W e understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities