Wolverhampton school breeds sales team of the future

While some pupils may already be winding down as the end of yet another term draws closer, four Year 11 students from Deansfield High School in Wolverhampton have been working harder than ever, stepping into a demanding sales adviser role at a new housing development in Wolverhampton.

Danielle Lally, Tom Carter, Charlotte Singh and Prince Annor from Deansfield High School took part in a six week training programme with Persimmon Homes to gain a unique insight into the working life of a sales adviser. Their intensive training culminated with them the pupils being challenged to put their new-found skills into practice for a whole weekend at the Deans Park development where they were visited by families, teachers, Local Authority officers and students from Wolverhampton University.

The pupils were selected through a rigorous ‘apprentice’ style interview process and were put through their paces by Persimmon’s professional team where they learnt all aspects of the sales advisers role from developing extensive product knowledge to knowing how to conduct guided tours of the professionally designed showhome.

Work was overseen by Deansfield High School’s Humanities teacher Michelle Fennell who said: “This has been a fantastic opportunity for our pupils and the team at Persimmon have been brilliant. I've learned a lot and the pupils have been fascinated - I'm sure people were impressed by their product knowledge and understanding of the local housing market.”

Anita Williams, sales and marketing director at Persimmon Homes West Midlands, comments: “At Persimmon we know the importance of involving the local community with all the work we do and over the past few years have forged a strong partnership with Deansfield High School.

“We were bowled over by the pupils’ constant professionalism and their insatiable appetite for learning. Their time with Persimmon was a resounding success - who knows, they may be the Persimmon sales advisers of the future!”

The work forms part of Deansfield's acclaimed Creative Partnership activity, supported by the Education Business Partnership with additional funding from Arts and Business.

Situated off Hurtsbourne Crescent off the Willenhall Road, Deans Park incorporates a mix of 114 properties. In a move away from Persimmon’s more traditional product offering, homes have been designed with cosmopolitan style and in mind. Boasting contemporary elevational treatments including contrasting brickwork, cladding and tinted render, properties create a visually interesting and attractive street scene – and one truly desirable development.

Deans Park provides direct access into the centre of Wolverhampton which is around two miles away and residents are guaranteed to have everything they need right on their doorstep whether it’s places to eat, entertainment or shopping – the choices are endless. What’s more, Deans Park is also close to the M6 motorway – a real plus point for the busy commuters amongst us. Two bedroom homes are currently priced from £114,995.

For further information on the range of homes available at Deans Park, visit Persimmonhomes.com.