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Job Title: Head of SalesLocation: LeicesterPackage: Basic to £35,000 + CommissionIndustry: Estate Agency
Contract Type: Full Time / Perm
Hours: Monday- Friday- 9.00am - 5.30pm, Occasional Saturday cover- 9.00am - 3.00pm
Experience Essential
Driving License Essential
Are you a visionary sales leader ready to drive growth and excellence in a dynamic estate agency environment?
About Our Client
Our client is a distinguished independent estate agency with an exceptional reputation in residential sales and lettings. As they continue their ambitious growth trajectory, they're seeking a Head of Sales to join their senior leadership team and shape the future of their sales strategy.
The Opportunity
As Head of Sales, you'll work directly with the Managing Director to develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies that drive revenue growth and market expansion. This is a key leadership role offering significant influence over the agency's direction and success.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales Strategy and Execution:
- Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and exceed growth objectives
- Set and monitor sales goals for the team, ensuring alignment with company objectives
- Analyse market trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities within the local property market
Team Leadership:
- Recruit, train, and inspire a high-performing residential sales team
- Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to drive team performance
- Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the sales department
Client Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key clients and property developers
- Oversee the development of vendor and buyer retention strategies
- Address and resolve high-level client concerns with innovative solutions
Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
- Track and analyse sales metrics (KPIs) using advanced analytics tools
- Prepare strategic reports for the Managing Director
- Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions
Collaboration Across Departments:
- Work closely with the Lettings department to maximize cross-sale opportunities
- Collaborate with Finance on revenue forecasting and fee structures
- Coordinate with Marketing to develop effective property marketing campaigns
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in senior sales management within residential estate agency
- Strong leadership and team management skills with a track record of developing top performers
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- In-depth knowledge of the local property market
- Proficiency with CRM systems (Jupix experience preferred)
- Advanced analytical skills for interpreting market data and trends
Career Development:
Our client is committed to developing their leaders. You'll have access to:
- Executive coaching and mentoring
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Leadership conferences and events
- Professional qualification support
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking estate agency at a pivotal time in their growth. You'll have the autonomy to shape your department while being supported by a progressive senior leadership team.
How To Apply:
We invite you to apply by submitting your CV ensuring it is fully up to date detailing your relevant experience and achievements.
*Please note, this is a full-time office based position with occasional external appointments. Unfortunately we are unable to accept offers of part time or remote working*
Windmill9 Consulting is a Business Consultancy and Employment Agency acting on behalf of the client.
All applications will be dealt with professionally and in the strictest of confidence.
We will contact suitable applicants for an initial screening to discuss your application and answer any questions you may have prior to submitting your application to the client.
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