Sales Director Head of Sales

AD WARRIOR; Bristol; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in the South West region is looking for a dynamic Sales Director / Head of Sales. This role involves leading a high-performing team, shaping sales strategies, and driving exceptional revenue growth. Ideal candidates will have a proven background in housebuilding or residential development, with excellent leadership skills and a strong focus on customer experience. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Commission scheme

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection scheme

Health assistance programme

Health cash plan option

House purchase discount scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sales Director or Senior Sales Manager in housebuilding.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Strong track record of achieving sales success.
• Inspirational leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing sales team.
• Manage staffing requirements across developments.
• Monitor and evaluate performance across live sites.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Champion the customer journey.

Skills

Sales leadership

Team motivation

Customer experience focus

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Job description

Sales Director / Head of Sales

Location: South West Region

Salary: Competitive

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: 4^th November 2025

Our client is seeking a dynamic, results-driven Sales Director / Head of Sales to take the lead in their South West region. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of their sales strategy, inspire a high-performing team, and drive exceptional revenue growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping the success of their South West region. You’ll be joining a business with strong values, a people-first culture, and ambitious growth plans — where your expertise and leadership will directly contribute to their continued success.

The Role

In this key leadership role, you’ll develop and deliver bold sales initiatives, build lasting customer partnerships, and streamline their sales processes to maximise performance and profitability. You will work closely with the Group Sales & Customer Experience Director to ensure regional strategies align with their wider business objectives and deliver outstanding customer outcomes.

They’re looking for a proven sales leader from the construction or housebuilding industry — someone with a winning mindset, strong leadership skills, and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing sales team to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Plan and manage staffing requirements across developments, including recruitment, training, and succession planning.
• Monitor and evaluate performance across all live sites, proactively identifying and addressing challenges to ensure consistent delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and internal policies, including CML, Transparency, the Consumer Code, and the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations (2008).
• Champion the customer journey, ensuring every buyer receives an exceptional experience in line with their standards.
• Oversee marketing and CRM activity, ensuring campaigns, media activity, and digital engagement align with brand and business objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Construction, Technical, Commercial, and Land teams to deliver developments on time and within budget.
• Analyse and report on sales performance, market trends, and competitor activity to inform strategy and maximise profitability.
• Contribute to land acquisition by providing market insight, scheme recommendations, and profitability assessments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agents, solicitors, mortgage advisors, valuers, and other key stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sales Director or Senior Sales Manager within housebuilding or residential development.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel around the region / to site visits.
• A strong track record of delivering sales success and achieving business objectives.
• Inspirational leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and coach teams to high performance.
• Excellent commercial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets, monitor margins, and drive profitability.
• Highly organised, proactive, and adaptable, with strong planning and problem-solving abilities.
• A collaborative approach with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Competitive Commission Scheme.
• 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service).
• Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme.
• Simply Health Cash Plan (opt in).
• Company House purchase discount scheme.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.