Head Of Sales

MP Exec Ltd; Ashington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

MP Exec Ltd in Ashington, North East is seeking a Head of Sales for a growing new-build housing developer. You will lead the full sales function across multiple sites, shaping strategy, team performance, customer experience, and revenue delivery in a hands-on leadership role.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in residential property sales leadership, multi-site management, strong commercial acumen, and a proven ability to motivate on-site teams while traveling across North East developments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years managing sales teams within residential property (new build strongly preferred).
• Experience overseeing several developments simultaneously.
• Ability to set pricing strategies, forecast sales, and drive revenue.
• Proven ability to motivate, mentor, and retain high-performing teams.
• Commitment to delivering an exceptional buying experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across North East sites.

Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy Leadership — Develop and execute sales strategies for new sites, off-plan launches, and ongoing phases to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Team Management — Lead, coach, and develop sales managers and on-site sales teams across multiple developments.
• Performance Management — Set KPIs, monitor performance, and implement improvement plans where needed.
• Customer Journey Oversight — Ensure a seamless customer experience from first enquiry to completion.
• Stakeholder Collaboration — Work closely with construction, marketing, and senior leadership to align sales activity with build programmes.
• Market Insight — Analyse local market trends, competitor activity, and pricing strategies.
• Launch Management — Lead successful site launches, show home openings, and promotional events.
• Compliance & Process — Ensure all sales processes meet legal, financial, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Property Sales Leadership

Multi-Site Management

Commercial Acumen

People Leadership

Customer-Focused Mindset

Communication & Negotiation

Driving Licence

Job description

Head of Sales - New Build Housing Developer (North East)

Location: Ashington, North East Salary: £70,000 basic + performance bonus Role Type: Full-time, senior leadership

Role Overview

The Head of Sales will lead the full sales function for a growing new-build developer, overseeing strategy, team performance, customer experience, and revenue delivery across multiple developments. This role requires a hands‑on, commercially sharp leader with deep experience in residential property and a track record of driving high‑volume sales through effective team management.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy Leadership — Develop and execute sales strategies for new sites, off‑plan launches, and ongoing phases to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Team Management — Lead, coach, and develop sales managers and on‑site sales teams across multiple developments.
• Performance Management — Set KPIs, monitor performance, and implement improvement plans where needed.
• Customer Journey Oversight — Ensure a seamless customer experience from first enquiry to completion.
• Stakeholder Collaboration — Work closely with construction, marketing, and senior leadership to align sales activity with build programmes.
• Market Insight — Analyse local market trends, competitor activity, and pricing strategies.
• Launch Management — Lead successful site launches, show home openings, and promotional events.
• Compliance & Process — Ensure all sales processes meet legal, financial, and regulatory standards.

Required Experience & Skills

• Property Sales Leadership — Minimum 5 years managing sales teams within residential property (new build strongly preferred).
• Multi‑Site Management — Experience overseeing several developments simultaneously.
• Strong Commercial Acumen — Ability to set pricing strategies, forecast sales, and drive revenue.
• People Leadership — Proven ability to motivate, mentor, and retain high‑performing teams.
• Customer‑Focused Mindset — Commitment to delivering an exceptional buying experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across North East sites.

Package & Benefits

• £70,000 basic salary
• Performance‑related bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Career progression within a growing developer

Ideal Candidate Profile

A confident, energetic sales leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, understands the North East property market, and can build a culture of accountability and high performance. Someone who is both strategic and hands‑on, comfortable being on‑site, coaching teams, and driving results