William Lyon Homes’ Lesley Pennington Wins Prestigious ‘Sales Manager Of The Year’ Award

Nov. 4, 2010 - PRLog -- William Lyon Homes’ Lesley Pennington was a big winner at the 2010 SoCal Awards, receiving top honors in the prestigious category of ‘Sales Manager of the Year.’ Pennington was recognized for her excellent performance as the manager of this leading homebuilder’s Southern California sales team - under her leadership, they consistently rank 98% to 100% among customer feedback, per the ELIANT SURVEY, making them one of the top-rated sales teams in the nation.

“The 2010 SoCal Awards showcases the SMC’s of the BIA of Southern California and brings together the most talented people in the business, and Lesley is definitely at the top of that list,” said Brian Doyle, Division President for William Lyon Homes Southern California. “She has been a dedicated employee for the past 10 years and the entire company would like to congratulate her for this well-deserved award. Lesley has many important accomplishments that underscore her skillfulness as a Sales Manager. Under Lesley’s guidance, our sales results are outstanding and this division ranks the highest in Southern California, outperforming all other builders three to one.”

“Lesley is always positive and upbeat, and demonstrates strong leadership skills. Her management style is very effective, because she is a thoughtful, careful listener who respects the needs of her team and is able to respond to events at different sales galleries. She is always looking for creative ways to best support her team and to keep them motivated, especially during these challenging times. Lesley’s successful track record and positive impact come from years of experience and her incredible ability to be both a strong team player and leader,” Doyle concluded.

Pennington manages an average of 10 to 12 communities located in multiple counties throughout Southern California, including: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego. She also manages escrow closings and design center options; collaborates with key division management to create and implement overall sales strategies; collaborates with marketing to launch and sustain successful new home communities; and manages new home product pricing strategies.
Pennington is an active participative in OC/SMC events and Women in Professional Business (BIA/OC).

Encompassing all facets of new-home marketing and merchandising, the 2010 SoCal Awards competition provides for entry opportunities in product design, model complex landscaping, interior merchandising, sales office design, logo design, graphics, brochures, signage, advertisements, overall advertising campaigns, special promotions, and internet marketing.

Smart consumers know that it matters who their builder is, and William Lyon Homes means it when they say that they put themselves into their homes. That’s because they build each and every home as if it were their own. They’ve earned a solid track record for constructing homes throughout the West since 1954.

To learn more about William Lyon Homes Southern California neighborhoods and their desirable locations, please visit www.lyonhomes.com.