Field Based Sales Manager

Sykes Holiday Cottages; Chester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

33 days holiday

Holiday discounts

AI-enabled business

Job summary

Sykes Cottages is seeking a Field Based Sales Manager to coach and develop our nationwide network of self-employed Property Consultants. You will drive growth in owner acquisition, improve conversion, and deliver strong commercial results from our Chester HQ with nationwide travel.

You'll lead a UK-wide team, analyze pipelines, support negotiations, and build referral networks while leveraging data, technology and AI to raise performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading field-based sales teams.
• Strong commercial and pipeline management skills.
• Proven track record of improving sales performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a UK-wide network of Property Consultants.
• Drive sales performance, conversion and owner acquisition.
• Analyse pipelines and identify growth opportunities.
• Support negotiations and overcome sales obstacles.
• Build referral networks and generate new leads.
• Use data, technology and AI to improve performance.
• Collaborate with Product, Technology and Data teams to shape the sales journey.

Skills

Field sales leadership

Pipeline management

Coaching

Negotiation

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Field Based Sales Manager | Sykes Cottages

Ready to lead a high-performing sales network and drive growth across the UK's largest holiday letting portfolio?

We're looking for a Field Based Sales Manager to coach, develop and support our network of self-employed Property Consultants, helping them convert opportunities, grow owner acquisition and deliver outstanding commercial results.

• Chester HQ with nationwide travel
• Monday to Friday, 9am-5:30pm

In this role, you'll:

• Lead and coach a UK-wide team of Property Consultants
• Drive sales performance, conversion and owner acquisition
• Analyse pipelines and identify growth opportunities
• Support negotiations and overcome sales obstacles
• Build referral networks and generate new leads
• Use data, technology and AI to improve performance and efficiency
• Work closely with Product, Technology and Data teams to shape the future of our sales journey

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience leading field-based sales teams
• Strong commercial and pipeline management skills
• A track record of improving sales performance
• Excellent coaching, communication and negotiation skills
• A growth mindset with a passion for delivering results
• 33 days holiday + option to buy more
• Birthday off
• Holiday discounts across Sykes Cottages & Forest Holidays
• Be part of an AI-enabled business transforming how we work
• Many more great benefits!

If you thrive on developing people, driving performance and delivering sustainable growth, we'd love to hear from you.