Head of Sales

There is an exciting opportunity to join this award winning builder in the North East as their Head of Sales.

This luxury house builder recognises that people are the key to their success.

The Role
The Head of Sales has overall responsibility for the management of the divisional sales department with the key objective of achieving all targets and forecasts within specified timescales and budgets. They must ensure that maximum profit is achieved through the effective management of the sales team’s performance, whilst ensuring the highest level of service to all customers.

This role reports directly to the Divisional Director.

Principal accountabilities of the role include:
Working with the senior management team to deliver the strategy to achieve the 2-year forecast
Responsible for the sales department financial matters and forecasting. Including the pricing of properties, achieving sales targets, contract exchange, completion targets and working within financial constraints
Effectively lead, manage, and motivate the divisional sales team to improve the overall sales performance.
Carry out market research for land acquisitions and sales strategies
Undertake regular site visits and liaise with the Sales Executives and Divisional Director to ensure sales offices and developments are set up and are maintained to a high standard
Develop sales strategies for developments/plots and review the placement of all members of the sales team, ensuring a high standard of performance is maintained
Manage budgets for advertising/PR, show homes/sales office set-up, staffing, and any other expenditure. Responsible for advertising/PR campaigns including provision of information and design input.
Prepare and attend regular meetings.

Experience
Experience of leading a successful sales team within the new homes property sector as a Sales Manager or Head of Sales.
Experience of working in a customer focussed environment and to develop and deliver a positive customer journey
Experience and knowledge of effective sales marketing techniques

The successful candidate will have the ability to be proactive and work on own initiative
Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal/organisational skills
Committed to continuous professional development

Remuneration
Competitive salary
Competitive car allowance
Competitive bonus

This is a permanent position and Corepeople Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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