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.
You will be part of Derwent Facilities Management (DFM), we are changing lives by creating thriving student living communities.
So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you!
More about the team
The Business Development team is an integral part of DfM. This is an exciting time to join a rapidly developing team and growing business.
More about your role
We are seeking to recruit a New Business Sales Manager who will be responsible for promoting the range of services we offer as well as generating and delivering new business for our organisation. You will ensure that growth is achieved and sales targets hit by developing and implementing a business plan that will expand our customer base and presence in the market place.
Reporting to the Head of Business Development, you will build and develop relationships with other members of DfM, identifying emerging markets, potential shifts as well as new products and other trends.
More about you
You will work autonomously to promote our products and services to clients and ensure take any opportunities from prospect to completion. In addition, you will play a key role in searching for, identifying and obtaining new business leads through social media marketing and prospecting. The ideal candidate will have a network of contacts within the student and property sector.
At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, a basic DBS check is mandatory for this position.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience as a Sales Manager/ Representative with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets,
• A proven track record of working on the sales process from start to finish,
• PBSA, BTR, Property Management experience,
• Excellent communication and time management skills,
• Experience working with CRM systems.

The benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.

We know that there’s always more we can do to make you smile, that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include:

• Annual bonus
• Excellent holiday pay and sick pay
• Pension with matched contributions
• Training
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What’s next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk
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.
Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.
If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold call

Please refer the Job description for details