Builds affordable mixed‑tenure homes and sustainable UK communities via retail and B2B partnerships.
Support sales consultants in all stages of home sales, admin and customer service.
8 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
4,587 Employees
Service Specialisms
Housebuilding
Property development
Affordable housing partnerships
Mixed tenure homes
Partnership working
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Affordable Housing
Sustainable Home Construction
Community Regeneration
Build-to-Rent Projects
Role
Description
cancellation management
customer service
enquiry follow-up
extras sales
system utilization
sop compliance
Assist the Sales Consultants with responding to all cancellations making every effort to ‘save’ and if necessary, re negotiate the reservation, identifying the reason for cancellation and offer any suitable alternatives on other Vistry developments.
Implement Vistry’s continuous drive to deliver excellent customer service by advocating the customer journey and consistently exceeding customer expectations.
Take responsibility for all company property, equipment and presentation across each designated development
Conduct yourself with internal and external stakeholders as ambassadors of Vistry.
Assist the Sales Consultants to follow up all enquiries with telephone communication and marketing literature to optimise the business opportunity for sales on your designated development(s).
Build an awareness of local market and economic conditions.
Proactively sell customer extras and manage implementation across all reservations to drive additional profit for the Company.
Use Vistry systems to perform and execute your role requirement to drive excellence and ensure clarity of information records for business needs and demands.
Work with the Sales Consultants to understand all relevant purchase assistance schemes, alternative site’s and house types to ensure every customer is offered a bespoke choice of purchase options.
Ensure all relevant Standard Operating Procedures, sales and all other policies & procedures are understood and adhered to, and that mandatory training requirements are kept up to date.
Assist with internal or external audit as required in line with Vistry Values of ICQ.
Build a detailed knowledge of all relevant Vistry house types, availability and build progress within the designated developments, to ensure each customer is given every opportunity to purchase a new home.
Travel to all designated developments to undertake pre booked customer appointments.
Requirements
negotiation
microsoft office
administration
gcses
communication
lead generation
Proven sales and negotiation and sales skills with an ability to handle complaints and difficult situations
Excellent IT skills with demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
Excellent administration and organisational skills
Proven track record of achieving sales targets
5 GCSEs / GCE including Mathematics and English (at C grade or above).
Patience and ability to remain calm in difficult situations
Excellent communication skills
The ability to work under pressure and meet sales targets
Good planning and organisational skills
Experience working in a customer facing role.
Experience in generating leads and sales through telephone based business development
Benefits
2 Volunteering days per annum
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Share save and share incentive schemes
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
£3.78 bn
Revenue in 2024
Reported revenue as part of the FTSE 250, reflecting the company's strong financial performance.
17,500 homes
Annual homes built
Constructs approximately 17,500 new homes annually across the UK, with significant focus on affordability.
Launched following the merger of Bovis Homes and Galliford Try’s housing arm in January 2020.
Operates three retail brands—Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, Countryside Homes—and a B2B Partnerships arm.
Known for timber-frame manufacturing via Vistry Works, boosting quality, speed, and carbon performance.
Typical projects include mixed-tenure neighbourhoods with schools, parks, orchards, and community facilities.
Completed major schemes like Meridian Water regeneration and Countryside Partnerships integration in 2022.
Culture + Values
Do the right thing – our ethos applied across all operations
Integrity, Caring and Quality – our values, striving for sustainable improvement
Building Better Together – our One Vistry culture, embedding purpose and values
A culture where you can build something brilliant, with progression for everyone and proactive improvement
Trust and celebration of teams, creating an environment where everyone can bring their true selves and face challenges together
Focus on rewards, career progression and personal fulfilment as recognition for a job well done
Environment + Sustainability
42% Emissions Reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Cut
Achieved a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
51.6% Reduction
Scope 3 Emissions per m²
Reduced Scope 3 emissions intensity by 51.6% per m² of completed housing by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
97% Waste Diversion
Construction Waste Recycling
97% of non-hazardous construction waste was diverted from landfill in 2023, with 6.34 tonnes per 100 m².
5.3% Emissions Drop
Scope 1 & 2 Progress
Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 5.3% between 2021 and 2023, though with an 8.8% rebound in 2023.
Modern timber-framed offsite construction to reduce GHG, costs and environmental impact
Carbon Action Plan updated post-merger; full transition plan due September 2024
Low-carbon heating systems (e.g., air source heat pumps) installed across multiple developments
185 zero-carbon ready homes at Tolgus and 54 AECB Passivhaus-lite homes at North Whiteley handed over; 310 net-zero-carbon (regulated energy) homes at Kenilworth
Inclusion & Diversity
August 2024
Joined Stonewall’s Diversity Champions
The company became a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, demonstrating commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality.
Gold Award
Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Recognized for active support of the Armed Forces community, achieving the highest accolade in 2019.
November 2023
Partnered with Black Professionals In Construction
Collaboration aimed at enhancing ethnic minority representation and career development in construction.
Over 100
Trained mental health first-aiders
Committed to mental health awareness with over 100 employees trained to provide initial support.
Employee Engagement Survey gathers feedback on D&I, informing positive change
Four employee networks: Women’s Network; REACH (Race, Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage); Pride; Accessibility Allies
Reverse‑mentoring programme connecting senior leaders with minority‑group colleagues
All employees complete ‘Diversity and Inclusion Essentials’ e‑learning via Vistry Learn
Signatory of Armed Forces Covenant and Social Mobility Pledge; BuildForce & Salute My Job partnerships
‘Time to Talk’ sessions supporting mental‑health dialogue