Trainee Sales Advisor

As a New Homes Trainee Sales Advisor, you'll learn what it takes to support customers through one of the most exciting decisions of their lives. With guidance from experienced colleagues, you'll learn how to support the customer journey from first enquiry through to handing over the keys.

Trainee Sales Advisor

Job Title: Trainee Sales Advisor

Location: Edinburgh, EH48 and the wider geographical area within the East Scotland operating region

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Trainee Sales Advisor and take the first step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

At Persimmon, we don't just build homes - we build careers. When you join us as a Trainee Sales Advisor, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• Mileage paid during training period
• 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Contributory Pension
• Employee Benefits Platform - giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development
• Fully accredited Sales Academy training programme

Please note that Persimmon Homes Sales Advisors, including Trainees, work Thursday to Monday

As a trainee, you'll complete our accredited Sales Academy programme, supported by Pathways training to develop the knowledge, skills and customer behaviours needed for the role.

The trainee period will typically last at least six months, with ongoing support, mentoring, practical experience and regular feedback throughout.

Once you've successfully completed the required training and demonstrated the necessary skills and competence, you'll be signed off as a fully qualified New Homes Sales Advisor.

• Assist customers in understanding the available properties and developments
• Participate in property viewings, showcasing the benefits and features of new homes
• Take part in the demonstration of finishing touches to customers to enable them to design their perfect home
• Support the sales team with administrative tasks and customer follow-up
• Build relationships with potential buyers, providing excellent customer service at every step

• A positive, can-do attitude with a genuine passion for property and sales
• Drive and determination to succeed in a competitive, target-driven environment
• Proven experience in customer service or another customer‑facing environment
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• If you're eager to develop your sales career in the exciting world of new homes, this is the perfect opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive
• Must be able to work Thursday to Monday