Senior Sales Consultant
A place to make things happen
Location: Peterborough with frequent travel to Accent schemes, Hybrid
Salary: £42,720 per annum
Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday with with potential evening and weekend work as required. Don’t worry we’ll give you plenty of notice when that’s required.
We believe everyone should have a safe and affordable place to call home. It’s this belief that drives everything we do and inspires us to go above and beyond for our customers. We pride ourselves in understanding their needs and delivering the best customer service, every time.
We’re also proud to be at the forefront of change. We’re on a journey of transformation, finding new ways to support our customers - and our people.
If you’re looking for a career where you can learn new skills, try new things and shape your future, there’s a place for you at Accent.
About the role
Are you a natural leader with a passion for sales and customer excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where your impact is felt every day? If so, we want you on our team!
At Accent, we’re on a mission to deliver outstanding customer experiences and drive growth through innovation and excellence. As our Senior Sales Consultant, you’ll be at the heart of this mission, leading a talented team, setting the pace, and shaping the future of our sales success.
- Lead with confidence – Motivate and inspire your team to exceed targets and deliver outstanding results.
- Drive performance – Keep your team focused, on track, and aligned with our ambitious goals.
- Be the expert – Use your deep knowledge of affordable home ownership products to guide customers and support your team.
- Innovate and improve – Challenge the status quo, embrace change, and champion continuous improvement.
- Manage and mentor – Oversee a small, remote team, providing support, coaching, and stepping up as a deputy when needed.
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Salary
The spot salary for this post is £42,720 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. Applicants, who do not meet all the requirements of the post, will start 5% or 10% below the spot salary.
About you
You’ll have:
- Proven experience managing a sales team, ideally in a housing association, estate agency, or new homes development.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
- Knowledge of the home buying and conveyancing process, particularly in affordable housing schemes such as Shared Ownership.
- Ability to work flexibly, including outside normal office hours, to meet the demands of the role and customer needs.
- Ability to travel to new Developments and other offices as required.
- Excellent organisational skills, with a strong focus on customer service and meeting sales targets
Interviews
Interviews will take place at our Peterborough office on 11th July. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Congruity questionnaire and prepare a presentation in advance.
A place to build a future
We have big ambitions. That means we need people who are driven to succeed and eager to grow. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, thrive in our collaborative environment, and take your career in different directions. We also support your health and wellbeing with 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)—an extra day to celebrate your birthday and the option to purchase more—access to an online GP, gym discounts, and a dedicated day to volunteer for a cause that matters to you.
And because we believe in supporting you now and in the future, this is a place to plan for your future—with access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, helping you save more efficiently. We also provide life assurance at three times your salary for all colleagues, giving you added peace of mind.
If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, please let us know we will ensure requirements are met.
Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.
If you have any queries about the role, please email:
"PeopleServices@accentgroup.org".
Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.
If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.
Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.
