Sales Manager

Inspired Villages; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Villages is seeking a Sales Manager to lead a village sales team, driving new home sales and ensuring high occupancy levels. The role involves managing sales processes, team leadership, and strategic marketing to maximize revenue. With competitive benefits and a focus on community, this position offers a fulfilling career opportunity in the retirement sector.

Benefits

Bupa Health Cashplan

Life Assurance at x4 salary

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Holiday buying scheme

Big birthdays off

5% matched pension scheme

Retail discounts

Access to SMART tech

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Evidence of influencing sales growth through managing a team.
• Deep understanding of the property sales process.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Village Advisors to achieve sales targets.
• Managing all aspects of sales and progression.
• Preparing detailed weekly reports for the Regional Sales Manager.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Sales Growth Management

Education

Experience in Recruitment or Estate Agency

Job description

We’re driven by our purpose to build real communities, which enhance the lives of our residents every single day. We are seeking a Sales Manager to lead a village sales team.

After seven years of phenomenal growth and numerous awards, we are backed by a joint venture partnership between Legal & General PLC and NatWest Group Pension Trustee Limited. We are on course to significantly transform the later living experience in the UK with a commitment to expand our portfolio to 34 retirement villages, which equates to around 5,000 age-appropriate homes for retirees.

The Sales Manager is responsible for driving new home sales, rentals, relets and part exchange revenue across the retirement village estate. You will work closely with the Village Manager to set the tone of the village within the marketplace and to achieve the highest possible occupancy levels and customer satisfaction in both the Independent Living (IL) and Assisted Living (AL) properties.

If you’re looking for a career that means more and gives you more, personally, and professionally, there’s a place for you here at Inspired Villages.

The Role:

• Leading team of Village Advisors to achieve agreed sales targets and ensure the sales process is followed correctly and effectively
• Managing of all aspects of sales and progression, ensuring ongoing sales/occupancy targets are achievable and sustained
• Following up sales leads for village properties through effective promotion and capitalisation of market opportunities
• Identifying targeted areas for promotion to maximise sales
• Managing execution of agreed sales and marketing strategies to maximise occupancy and sales / rental rates
• Identifying empty units and initiating corrective action
• Developing and managing of a referral network to generate care leads
• Managing progression of sales through exchange and completion, coordinating responses to questions from solicitors
• Supervising the deposit paid and agree exchange dates within three months unless agreed otherwise
• Preparing detailed weekly reports for Regional Sales Manager, reporting on variances and propose appropriate corrective action to bring sales back to agreed targets
• Managing cleansing and prioritisation of village prospect database, ensuring all enquiries are accurately recorded.

Key Requirements:

• Evidence of positively influencing sales growth, through managing a team of Sales Advisors
• Previously worked within the recruitment sector either in house or for an estate agency
• Deep understanding of the property sales process
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport at ease.

The Benefits:

• Up to £40,000 per annum + team-based commission structure
• Bupa Health Cashplan (including employee assistance program)
• Life Assurance at x4 your annual salary
• Private medical insurance (PMI)
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Holiday buying scheme (up to a week's extra leave)
• Big birthdays off (those ending in a 0)
• 5% matched pension scheme
• Retail discounts on a variety of outlets
• Access to SMART tech
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing hub and resources; including discounts related to wellbeing interventions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car scheme
• Working in an incredible workspace, with a gym, social areas, and access to parking.

At Inspired Villages, we invite everyone, regardless of background, to join our thriving community. Here, you'll be included, involved, and inspired to contribute your unique talents. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where uniqueness is celebrated and you’re inspired to be your best, every day.

More enjoyment. More satisfaction. More like one big family. If you’re looking for a career that means more and gives you more, hit that apply button!