Staff Profiles

Tracey Lee is a Sales Director with Persimmon Southern, based in Camberley. After joining the Company over ten years ago in an administrative role, she has steadily progressed to her present position where she has responsibility for our sales function in the Region, which covers a geographical area including East and West Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire, Kent and Hampshire.

Tracey’s key responsibilities are to manage a full and varied portfolio of sales projects, decide upon the appropriate marketing strategies for each development and of course, to motivate the strong local sales team.

Speaking about her position, Tracey says “In my role I look to develop the business wherever possible so that we can maximise all our existing and new sales opportunities”.

It is also clear that she sees the value in having a strong sales team, which is very much the public face of Persimmon. “I am confident we have the best possible team in place to move forward and take advantage of the opportunities across the Region”.

In most of our Companies the Sales Director is closely supported by a Field Sales Manager, which is usually the first managerial role for an ambitious Sales Advisor. Tracey is no exception and she can call upon a very experienced Sales Manager, who herself has over ten years experience in the industry.

Tracey’s situation is typical in that the directors in our operating businesses, whilst following broad corporate guidelines, still have the flexibility and wide-ranging autonomy to make the local decisions that are best for their particular Company.

I really had my heart set on working in construction as I believe it’s such an interesting sector. When I learnt that Persimmon had launched a training scheme with placements in my area, I applied straight away as I thought it would be a great opportunity to gain experience and knowledge about the industry.

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What I really love about my job is the fact that you get to deal with so many different people from day to day. As expected, we speak to financial advisors, estate agents and solicitors throughout the day, in addition to handling enquiries and following up sales leads from prospective buyers who visit in person or phone.

No two days are the same - we get to meet so many different people and there’s never a dull moment. We’ve even had customers bring their dogs with them to see if they like the property too!

You can also get to know customers really well and some even open up and tell you about their circumstances or reasons for moving, which can be quite touching. In fact, sometimes it’s like being an agony aunt!

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What I particularly love about my job is working with a great team of guys to create superb quality homes and communities. I have been in the building trade since leaving school and have been lucky to climb the ladder within Persimmon, and what’s more - over the years – I have achieved great success.

I have been named the NHBC national site manager of the year for the last two years and regional winner for Wales over the last three years and I couldn’t have achieved this without the training I’ve had and of course a great deal of hard work and commitment.

I’m passionate about the building trade, and would whole heartily recommend it as a great career.