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MAIN DUTIES- Forward planning weekly visits to all sites, prioritising work and staffing requirements.- Ensuring sales are negotiated to achieve maximum price with minimal incentives, delivering at pace, keeping Sales Team motivated and focussed on results.- To closely monitor the progress of existing sales and part exchanges to ensure the achievement of target exchanges and legal completions.- Induction, training and on-going coaching of both existing and new Sales Advisors… Show more MAIN DUTIES- Forward planning weekly visits to all sites, prioritising work and staffing requirements.- Ensuring sales are negotiated to achieve maximum price with minimal incentives, delivering at pace, keeping Sales Team motivated and focussed on results.- To closely monitor the progress of existing sales and part exchanges to ensure the achievement of target exchanges and legal completions.- Induction, training and on-going coaching of both existing and new Sales Advisors through 1:1meetings, refresher training and mystery shop reviews. Agreeing personal development plans where required, ensuring these are actioned and followed up.- Managing the team to help achieve agreed KPI’s, such as time from reservation to exchange,percentage of IFA and solicitor referrals, sales per outlet per week and cancellation rate.- Ensuring sites are presented to the highest standards, including internal, external and off-site signage, sales area, show homes, view homes and stock properties. - Ensuring sales environments and Sales Advisors are following all H&S guidelines.- Working alongside the Sales Director and Construction Department to manage successful and timely site launches. Setting up sales offices and liaising with external customers i.e. signage companies/landscapers and cleaners.- Reviewing and having strong knowledge of local competitors.- Attending monthly marketing meetings, making recommendations on PR/marketing initiatives.- Providing pricing reports for the Sales Director for all Sales Releases. Show less

MAIN DUTIES -Manage the design process of all marketing collateral and creative responsibility over bespoke development branding including copywriting-To brief in all assets and plan activity for coming soon sites to prepare for launch.-Undertake weekly audits of the Bloor Homes website and other property portals to ensure consistent improvement of Bloor Homes’ visual and digital representation -Weekly data analysis-Create, implement and review marketing strategies for… Show more MAIN DUTIES -Manage the design process of all marketing collateral and creative responsibility over bespoke development branding including copywriting-To brief in all assets and plan activity for coming soon sites to prepare for launch.-Undertake weekly audits of the Bloor Homes website and other property portals to ensure consistent improvement of Bloor Homes’ visual and digital representation -Weekly data analysis-Create, implement and review marketing strategies for each development in line with the regional sales strategy / business targets.-Produce and execute marketing strategies for upcoming developments in accordance with the Sales Lead in process-Overall responsibility for the approval process of all marketing campaign bookings including costs.-Managing a significant annual marketing budget for the region including regular meeting reviews.-Drive regional PR initiatives through frequent contact with the PR team and Sales Managers where necessary.-Maintain competitor awareness by visiting local developers-Briefing in all photography/video-Visit Sales Offices and construction sites to maintain knowledge of developments and ensure consistency.-Work with Sales Managers and Design & Technical Team to agree sales signage strategies on live and upcoming sites with the approval of the Sales Director & Managing Director.-Work with Sales Managers to support the delivery of new Sales Office set ups and Showhomes.-Ensure the Bloor Homes brand and individual development brands are consistently well represented-Attend & participate in weekly & monthly marketing meetings with advertising agencies Show less

Essential is a boutique PR, content and communications agency that specialises in tech and mobile, health and fitness and the channel. Our clients include one of the UK's main mobile network operators, a rugged mobile hardware vendor and a leading fitness and wellbeing mentor.Key responsibilities include:Managing client relationships (Key Accounts: one of UK's leading mobile phonenetworks, a global IT distributor and a mobile analytics software provider)Project… Show more Essential is a boutique PR, content and communications agency that specialises in tech and mobile, health and fitness and the channel. Our clients include one of the UK's main mobile network operators, a rugged mobile hardware vendor and a leading fitness and wellbeing mentor.Key responsibilities include:Managing client relationships (Key Accounts: one of UK's leading mobile phonenetworks, a global IT distributor and a mobile analytics software provider)Project ManagementEvent ManagementManaging work flow for all clients and prioritising the teamDelegating tasks to Account Executive, Copy Writers and DevelopersAttending and presenting in client meetingsDeveloping and managing digital campaigns from concept to completionManaging client website content using SEO best practiceDesigning, building and distributing emails using SharpspringIn-depth analytics and email data reportingCreating and managing social media posts using scheduling and amplificationtoolsManaging paid social campaignsWeekly brainstorming for new marketing concepts and campaigns Creating original content for Essential's own website and social mediaCreating infographics and client videos using available softwareExperienced using Drupal, Wordpress, Sharpspring, and Adobe package Show less

David Wilson Homes is the UK's most recommended housebuilder and has been awarded 5 star builder status 9 years in a row. DWH is part of Barratt Developments PLC.Key Responsibilities:Website Content ManagementLiaising with agencies to acquire assets Copy writing for web content and offline brochuresMaintaining and refreshing online content and images using best practice guidelinesSEO AuditsOrganising and booking all marketing activity via Media Buyer… Show more David Wilson Homes is the UK's most recommended housebuilder and has been awarded 5 star builder status 9 years in a row. DWH is part of Barratt Developments PLC.Key Responsibilities:Website Content ManagementLiaising with agencies to acquire assets Copy writing for web content and offline brochuresMaintaining and refreshing online content and images using best practice guidelinesSEO AuditsOrganising and booking all marketing activity via Media Buyer (Carat) following the strategic marketing planPPC and Paid Social campaignsParticipating in Regional and Divisional Marketing Meetings to create and analyse marketing strategiesPresenting data analysis in Marketing MeetingsCreating all press advertisements using Splash (agency)Creating material for door drops and organising the execution of dropsCreating all emails, portal emails and SMS using Adobe CampaignCreating banners for portals such as Rightmove and ZooplaManaging relationships with portal operatorsOrganising virtual tours and photographyConducting site visits/auditsProviding weekly updates to call centre (Ventrica)Assisting with PR activities such as site naming, booking photography and liaisingwith organisations who are beneficiaries of our funding activitiesGeneral administration (POs, invoices, cheque requests) and customer enquiries. Show less

The Newbury Manor Hotel is a popular conference and event venue in a central location in Newbury, Berkshire. Key Responsibilities:Responsible for all website content management including the latest offers andpackagesUpdating Facebook and Twitter accounts with special offers, competitions andlatest news updates.Conducting weekly sales meeting with General Manager and Company Directorto discuss strategic marketing planConducting marketing meetings every… Show more The Newbury Manor Hotel is a popular conference and event venue in a central location in Newbury, Berkshire. Key Responsibilities:Responsible for all website content management including the latest offers andpackagesUpdating Facebook and Twitter accounts with special offers, competitions andlatest news updates.Conducting weekly sales meeting with General Manager and Company Directorto discuss strategic marketing planConducting marketing meetings every quarter to plan wedding fayres, proms,summer events and Christmas parties (marketing and operations)Liaising with Sales and Revenues Manager at sister hotel in Telford, to ensureuniform and streamlined business developmentDesigning digital and offline advertising for hotel events such as wedding fayresand Christmas brochuresCollecting and analysing dataManaging telemarketing projectsHandling new enquiries and booking events and conferences, group restaurantand bedroom reservationsUpselling the Hotel and all services available to maximise profitManaging the office diary utilising all available space to maximise revenueNegotiating special rates for local corporates and regular large clients such asVodafone and the NHSSetting up accounts on ledger system to invoice clientsEnsuring that all events are managed and that operationally, the service isdelivered to the highest standardLiaising with external suppliers to procure equipment, flowers and other suppliesand negotiating special rates for the hotelHandling and resolving customer complaintsHolding staff meetings for my operations team to discuss the week ahead,delegate tasks, plan rotas and resolve any departmental issuesGeneral administration to ensure a tidy, efficient working environment for myselfand my team. Show less