Sales Manager

International Property Media; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A property media company in Chelmsford is looking for a full-time Sales Manager. The successful candidate will lead and motivate a sales team, implement sales strategies, and report on performance. Experience in managing sales teams, strong interpersonal skills, and knowledge of CRM systems are essential. The role offers a salary of £38,000 - £40,000, plus bonuses and opportunities for international travel.

Benefits

Bonuses dependent on performance

Uncapped commission structure

Opportunities for international travel

Convenient city centre location

Sales incentives

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team in a sales environment.
• Proven track record of sales ability and success.
• Knowledge of CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the sales team to improve performance.
• Monitor sales approaches and staff performance.
• Train new sales staff and assist in recruitment.
• Ensure proper use of CRM by staff.
• Report performance to directors.

Skills

Team management experience

Interpersonal skills

CRM systems knowledge

Sales ability

Real estate industry knowledge

Job description

Sales Manager - International Property Awards

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Annual Basic - £38,000 - £40,000

International Property Media, headquartered in Chelmsford, is looking for a full‑time Sales Manager to take ownership of our team of salespeople.

Business Overview

International Property Media is a globally active organisation established for 33 years, operating across the following fields: The International Property Awards, International Events and Luxury Magazine Publishing.

The Property Awards is the world’s largest and most prestigious programme recognising excellence in the property industry with huge brand awareness and customer satisfaction worldwide. Our sales and business activities stretch across the world, and have included the creation and operation of highly esteemed events in Bangkok, Hong‑Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Miami, Los Angeles, Toronto, Dubai, Shanghai and London.

At International Property Media, we continuously strive towards creating an exciting, innovative, collaborative and welcoming culture where everyone’s input is valued. We believe that an open and diverse culture is the key to continuous improvement and personal development, providing everyone with the tools to reach their full potential. We are now looking for proactive individuals who can embrace our work culture and core values, whilst providing a key role to help our company achieve its long‑term goals.

Role responsibilities for the Sales Manager

• Take overall control and responsibility for leading and motivating our sales team to maintain and improve performance and revenues.
• Implementing sales approaches and monitoring activity levels, quality of pitches and staff performance.
• Training of new sales staff and involvement with recruitment.
• Ensuring that our CRM system is used correctly and consistently by sales staff.
• Reporting to directors regarding performance and improvement strategies.
• Bringing new ideas and approaches to our sales activities.
• Ensuring best practice approaches to working habits and techniques.
• Becoming directly involved in sales where appropriate.

Requirements for the Property Awards Sales Executive

• Experience managing a team in a sales environment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of CRM systems.
• Proven track record of sales ability and success.
• Knowledge of the property and real estate industry is an advantage.
• In the long term, there may be opportunities for international travel depending on your performance and the ongoing world situation.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Band: £38,000 - £40,000 plus bonuses dependent on performance and hitting targets.
• Team uncapped commission structure in place.
• Join a long‑standing company looking to grow rapidly.
• Opportunities for International Travel.
• Convenient City Centre Location with great travel links.
• Sales Incentives.
• Monday - Friday working schedule.