Trainee Sales Executive

Company: Gleeson
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Location: Durham
Job Description:

Start Your Sales Career with Gleeson Homes!

Gleeson Homes are recruiting Trainee Sales Executives to join our growing Sales team in our North East region on an 18-month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to build a successful career in sales while gaining a nationally recognised qualification. Whether you’re starting your career, changing direction, or looking for a new challenge, we’ll provide the training, support and experience needed to succeed in new homes sales.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Deliver an exceptional customer experience throughout the home-buying journey.
  • Build strong relationships with customers and colleagues.
  • Identify and follow up sales opportunities across multiple channels.
  • Support the promotion and sale of Gleeson Homes developments.
  • Work closely with Sales and Construction teams to achieve site and regional sales targets.
  • Develop the skills and confidence needed to progress into a Sales Executive role.

Training & Development

You’ll complete a nationally recognised Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship alongside practical, hands‑on experience within the business.

Programme Details

  • 15–18-month programme (including End Point Assessment)
  • Structured training and mentoring from experienced Sales professionals

Salary Progression

  • Competitive starting salary
  • Year 2 salary: £25,600
  • Progression to Sales Executive (£27,000+) upon successful completion of the programme and competency achievement

What We’re Looking For

  • A passion for sales and customer service
  • Strong communication and people skills
  • Self‑motivated and eager to learn
  • Organised with good attention to detail
  • A team player with a positive attitude
  • Full UK Driving Licence Essential
  • Willingness to travel across to different sites when required

Benefits

  • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Company pension
  • Private medical insurance
  • Health Shield membership
  • Life assurance
  • Share purchase plan
  • Holiday Buy and Carry Over Scheme
  • Highstreet/ Store Discounts
  • Excellent career development opportunities

At Gleeson, you’ll gain the skills, experience and qualifications needed to build a rewarding career in sales with one of the UK’s leading homebuilders. Gleeson Homes. Right where you belong.

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Posted: October 11th, 2026