Head of Sales - Residential Properties

MCR Property Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

23 days' annual leave + birthday day

Professional development opportunities

Free Gym Access

Job summary

MCR Property Group is seeking a Head of Sales to drive the UK residential sales strategy, reporting, and forecasting. The role leads a regionally-based team, requires strong Excel modelling and stakeholder engagement, and involves regular travel across the UK to support growth and delivery.

The successful candidate will have 5–10 years in multi-unit residential sales, leadership experience, and a proactive, consultative selling approach to build strategic client relationships and achieve

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years' experience in the multi-unit residential sector
• Advanced Excel modelling skills
• Leadership experience at mid to senior level
• Hold a UK Driving Licence and vehicle
• Willingness to travel across UK

Responsibilities

• Oversee the UK Residential Sales strategy and progression.
• Provide weekly and monthly reporting and analysis on developments and UK market.
• Support leadership in developing tactical sales plans.
• Initiate sales strategy programs to meet quarterly and annual targets.
• Communicate clearly with board level on standards and delivery.
• Contribute to the development of strategic sales account plans.
• Provide timely forecasts from granular data and market insights.
• Travel across the UK on a regular basis (40 hours/week).

Skills

Leadership

Excel modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Consultative selling

Market knowledge

Team management

Communication

Travel willingness

Strategic thinking

Sales forecasting

Driving licence

Tools

Excel modelling

Job description

Role: Head of Sales - UK

We're currently seeking a Head of Sales to join our team. This is an exciting new role created within the business to further increase growth. This new opportunity will take over some responsibilities from our Directors of MCR Homes whilst offering further opportunities and development. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engaging and industrious senior property professional!

The Role of the Residential Sales Manager:

• To oversee the UK Residential Sales strategy and progression.
• Weekly and Monthly Reporting and Analysis on Developments and UK Market
• Support the leadership team in developing tactical sales plan.
• Initiate sales strategy program that is set out to achieve quarterly and annual targets.
• To give clear precise client communication to board level on standards and delivery
• Participate in and contribute to the development of the overall strategic sales account plan(s).
• Provide timely and accurate forecasts built from granular data and insight providing current and future market trends and competitive activity.
• Regular Full UK Travel - working weekly from 9am - 6pm (40 hours per week)

• Previous experience in the residential property sector is preferred however, experience in other sectors is also acceptable, providing you can prove that you possess the transferrable skills.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 - 10 years' experience in the multi-unit residential sector, will have advanced Excel modelling skills, and is keen to be part of a dynamic and commercial team.
• The ability to listen effectively, allowing you to build strong relationships quickly and facilitate being a consultative seller.
• Full understanding of the Residential Property Sales Market.
• Previous experience of managing a team, preferably across regions.
• Natural flair for confidently and eloquently engaging with stakeholders.
• Understanding of the PRS / BTR experience is a preference.
• Leadership experience having previously worked at mid to senior level.
• A definite ambition and determination to deliver results.
• Hold a UK Driving License and vehicle with a commitment to travel

MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company, operating nationally with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Our primary focus lies in developing new build and conversion residential, industrial projects and managing a diverse portfolio covering every asset class, which includes around 7,500 residential plots and commercial/industrial assets exceeding £2 billion in value.

Location: Manchester or London - travel across UK as required (but to include Bedford, Swindon, Edinburgh, Manchester)

Salary: Basic Salary - £70,000 plus Strong Commission (experience dependent) OTE £100,000 plus per annum

Working Hours: Working hours are 40 hours per week. Due to the nature of the role, flexibility in working hours may be required from time to time."\"

Benefits

• Pension
• 23 days' annual leave (increasing by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 25 days), plus all statutory bank holidays and your birthday off as an additional paid day of leave to celebrate.
• Professional development opportunities
• Free Gym Access (if Manchester based)