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Orbit First Step seek a Senior Sales & Marketing Officer based in Kent to be responsible for the sale & marketing of New Build HomeBuy properties.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operation of the sales and marketing programme for the New Build HomeBuy scheme. You will have line responsibility for one individual. You will be required to work closely with internal departments, in particular the Development Team and attend project team meetings to ensure the receipt of timely and relevant information. You will also be required to liaise closely with external Key Stakeholders, including partner Registered Social Landlords, Local Authorities, the Housing Corporation and Key Employer Groups. The successful candidate will be required to undertake the preparation and implementation of a strategic plan for New Build HomeBuy taking account of local circumstances and client groups. You will need to be fully aware of all policies and procedures including any legal or regulatory requirements. You need to ensure the accuracy of websites and property specifications, and that all marketing tools are within the confines of the Property Misdescriptions Act.

• Successful, results orientated Sales individual with some experience in Marketing.
• Experience of growing sales and providing quality service for customers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Understanding of Low Cost Home Ownership is desirable, more important is your ability to communicate, be self motivated and able to work on your own initiative and be able to prioritise your workload and objectives.
• Organised and excellent negotiator.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

This role will involve travel and so it is essential that you have access to your own transport and clean driving licence. Some evening and weekend working will be required.

Orbit First Step is part of Orbit Housing Group Ltd, one of the largest and most successful Housing providers in the country, managing over 27,000 homes, as well as participating in a range of initiatives to increase people's housing options.

All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPJG12982959Z

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