New Business Manager - Cotswolds & Heart of England

Travel Chapter; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company in Cheltenham is seeking a New Business professional to help grow their property portfolio in the Cotswolds. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience, outstanding communication skills, and be driven to achieve targets. This role involves creating strong local relationships, ensuring properties are well-presented, and collaborating with teams for a smooth onboarding process. A full driving license is essential, and candidates should have a good geographical knowledge of the area.

Benefits

25 days' paid holidays plus bank holidays

Special day off for your birthday

£500 towards a holiday of your choice

Paid day to volunteer with a charity

Friends and family discount scheme

Life assurance

Social clubs and exciting social events

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving licence.
• Enjoys meeting with property owners.
• Can develop revenue projections and pricing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Work towards sales KPIs for appointments and revenue generation.
• Develop relationships with local businesses for referrals.
• Present new properties attractively including descriptions and pricing.
• Maintain a pipeline of suitable properties through various means.
• Collaborate with teams for smooth onboarding of property owners.

Skills

Proven sales experience

Outstanding communication skills

Results-driven mindset

Time-management skills

Problem-solving ability

Field-based sales experience

Geographical knowledge of the area

Job description

Overview

As our New Business, you will help us grow our property portfolio in the Cotswolds and Heart of England area. With our outstanding offering, plus your local knowledge, ability to network, build relationships, and close a sale, will be everything you need to be successful in the position.

Responsibilities

• Working toward your sales KPIs to ensure the number of appointments, properties signed up and revenue generated is achieved
• Developing relationships with local businesses that will result in referrals and support organic growth
• Ensuring each new property is presented in the best possible light, including descriptions, photography, and accurate pricing
• Delivering a continuous pipeline of suitable properties through various prospecting means including researching, networking, cross-selling, and attending exhibitions and events
• Collaborating with our wider teams to ensure owners experience a smooth onboarding process

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience with a successful track record
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills
• Someone results-driven and motivated who is focused on achieving and exceeding targets
• The ability to work well under pressure, with strong time-management skills
• Someone who enjoys time out on the road meeting with owners and exploring the beautiful places we live and work
• A good problem solver with the ability to understand and interpret data to accurately develop revenue projections and pricing strategies
• Good geographical knowledge of the area to which you are aligned, with experience of field-based sales and remote working
• Due to the nature of the role, it is essential you have a full driving licence

About Travel Chapter

We're Travel Chapter - the holiday home people - and we're on a mission to showcase great places to stay in the UK. While we've grown over the years from a small South West holiday letting agency to one of the market leaders in the industry, we've never lost sight of our strong family ethos and we keep the same values at the heart of everything we do. Along the way, we've nurtured a caring and collaborative culture that drives us forward and keeps our team inspired and motivated every day. Highlighted by our place on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 list, the people behind our company are at the heart of everything we do and it's a place where everyone is welcome; a place that's friendly and fair; a place that encourages people to be bold, explore new ideas and push the boundaries of what they do every single day. We are passionate about what we do, and we take a common-sense approach to getting things done. Inevitably, things go wrong from time to time, and we do everything we can to make it right. We learn from it and adapt, remembering to stay curious and never stop evolving. Diversity is key to our success and work hard to make sure we're inclusive. Let us know if you need any adjustments made to the application or selection process so you can do your best. We'll be happy to help.

Benefits

• 25 days' paid holidays plus bank holidays
• A special day off for your or a loved one's birthday
• £500 paid towards a holiday of your choice
• A paid day to volunteer with a charity close to your heart
• A friends and family discount scheme
• Life assurance for your peace of mind
• Social clubs for pet lovers, fitness enthusiasts, gardeners, sustainability champions, nutrition enthusiasts and more
• Exciting social events, including our famous Christmas parties!