Sales Director Head of Sales

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dynamic Sales Director / Head of Sales for the South West region. This key leadership role involves developing sales initiatives, building customer partnerships, and maximizing profitability within the housebuilding sector. The ideal candidate has proven experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for exceptional customer experiences. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive commission scheme

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

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.
• Strong track record of delivering sales success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing sales team.
• Manage staffing requirements across developments.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory policies.

Skills

Sales leadership

People management

Commercial acumen

Communication

Problem-solving

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 the 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 will 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 will develop and deliver bold sales initiatives, build lasting customer partnerships, and streamline sales processes to maximise performance and profitability. You will work closely with the Group Sales and Customer Experience Director to ensure regional strategies align with the wider business objectives and deliver outstanding customer outcomes.

They are 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.

Key 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 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.

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