Sales Manager

Gleeson Homes; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing developer in the UK is looking for a Sales Manager to join their sales team in Sheffield. This role involves overseeing the sales process, motivating a team, and maximizing revenue opportunities. The ideal candidate will have strong sales management experience and knowledge of the home buying process. The company offers a competitive benefits package including 26 days of holiday and private medical insurance.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary bonus scheme

Holiday buy-back scheme

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Healthshield membership

Life assurance

Share purchase plan

Qualifications

• Ability to use data for operational strategies.
• Knowledge of construction industry and mortgage markets.
• Understanding of the property market and competitor activity.

Responsibilities

• Produce and update weekly sales reports.
• Ensure sales staff follow reservations to completion.
• Motivate the sales team.

Skills

Proven sales and management success

Strong coaching skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

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Job Introduction

Are you genuinely passionate about providing a 5* customer experience, helping our sales team oversee the newbuild sales process from beginning to end, and achieving success?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Manager to join our sales team. We are looking for individuals with great personalities, strong motivational and people management skills, and knowledge of the home buying process.

The role involves leading a committed and effective team, maximising revenue opportunities, and working collaboratively within the regional sales remit, alongside the Head of Sales/Sales Director and other regional functions to deliver operational performance and customer experience aligned with the region's business plan and growth targets.

You will oversee a team that takes pride in helping new homeowners settle in where they belong.

At Gleeson, we support ongoing learning and development, providing training, coaching, mentoring, and resources such as the sales excellence school to help you and your team succeed.

Main Responsibilities

As a senior leader, you will take a 'whole company' perspective on building homes, embody our vision, mission, and values, and influence profitability and operational effectiveness positively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and update weekly sales reports
• Ensure sales staff follow through reservations to exchange and completion
• Respond to enquiries from solicitors
• Manage the Sales Administrator
• Coordinate with construction regarding CML and move-in dates
• Check contract documentation
• Motivate the sales team
• Develop relationships with estate agents and solicitors
• Handle customer enquiries
• Train sales negotiators and relevant staff
• Collaborate with marketing on advertising, events, and lead feedback
• Participate in marketing planning meetings
• Coordinate signage and graphics for sites
• Manage new site setup

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven sales and management success, inspiring teams to achieve high sales and customer satisfaction
• Ability to use data and insights for needs analysis and operational strategies
• Strong coaching skills for developing sales excellence and career growth
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of the construction industry, legal frameworks, mortgage markets, and build processes
• Understanding of the property market and competitor activity

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Holiday buy-back scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Healthshield membership
• Life assurance
• Share purchase plan