Head of Sales

CONNELLS GROUP; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company is looking for a Head of Sales to lead its Primrose Hill office. The successful candidate will drive branch profitability and performance while providing exceptional client service. Responsibilities include managing a high-performing team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing property marketing. Ideal candidates come with proven sales management experience, strong communication skills, and effective relationship-building capabilities. This role offers career progression and a comprehensive training program.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Employee discounts

Career progression opportunities

Structured training programs

Qualifications

• Proven success in managing high-performing sales teams.
• Ability to build long-lasting client relationships.
• Exceptional communication skills and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Achieve branch targets for profitability and market share.
• Provide top-tier client service and oversee sales progression.
• Lead the recruitment and training of branch team members.

Skills

Sales management

Relationship-building

Fast-paced environment effectiveness

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Clean UK driving licence

Job description

Head of Sales

Head of Sales – Primrose Hill

For more than 150 years, John D Wood & Co. has been trusted to sell residential property across London and the South of England. Our teams are meticulous, highly trained, and deeply knowledgeable about their local markets. With a strong national and international presence — and over half of our business generated through referral and recommendation — we continue to set the standard for exceptional service.

We are now looking to appoint an inspiring Head of Sales to lead our Primrose Hill office.

About the Role

• Achieving all branch targets, including profitability, market share and overall office performance.
• Driving both individual and team success through clear objectives, coaching and leadership.
• Providing a high level of client service, overseeing market appraisals, instructions, negotiations and sales progression in line with our established processes.
• Using data, feedback and market insight to deliver weekly client updates, offering strategic advice to support successful transactions.
• Conducting monthly performance reviews with every team member, identifying strengths, development areas and training needs.
• Ensuring full compliance with industry legislation and company service standards.
• Overseeing all property marketing, ensuring listings are accurate, up-to-date and presented to the highest standard.
• Producing and maintaining documentation for new instructions, including agency agreements, money laundering checks and fact finds.
• Leading the recruitment process for the Primrose Hill office.

Skills & Experience

• Proven success managing a high-performing sales branch
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to create long-lasting client connections
• The ability to remain effective and composed in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
• Professionalism, confidence and a polished personal presentation
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Emotional intelligence, empathy and a people-first approach
• A dynamic team leader with individual flair and presence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and planning abilities
• Full and clean UK driving licence

What we offer

• A structured induction and ongoing training — online, in branch and classroom-based
• Generous holiday allowance rising with length of service
• Exclusive employee discounts through our Perks at Work scheme
• Additional earning potential through referral incentivesExcellent career progression within a respected, market-leading brand