Sales Manager/Associate

Fisher German LLP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Structured training opportunities

Generous holiday scheme 25–30 days + b

Enhanced family leave

Online money saving portal

Death In Service cover + EAP

Volunteering Leave

Job summary

Fisher German LLP in the Midlands seeks a Sales Manager to grow a portfolio of rural and prime properties from our Ashby de la Zouch office, with occasional travel to Stafford and Market Harborough. The role emphasizes market appraisals, client relationship building, and compliant handling of complex sales.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic Midlands team, work 37.5 hours per week with a Saturday rota (1 in 3), and may be office-based initially with some home working later.

Qualifications

• Previous estate agency experience with a proven sales track record.
• Strong knowledge of rural and residential property markets.
• Good understanding of compliance within property sales.

Responsibilities

• Appraise rural and residential properties and prepare for marketing.
• Grow and manage a portfolio of properties for sale.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and progress sales.
• Coordinate viewings and negotiations; manage sales progression.
• Collaborate with team; may provide line management depending on experience.

Skills

Market appraisals

Portfolio growth

Rural and prime property

Client relationship building

Compliance awareness

Team leadership potential

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to travel

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales Manager to join our Midlands Residential & Rural Agency Team, based in our modern Ashby de la Zouch office, with occasional cover being necessary within our Stafford and Market Harborough offices.

As a Sales Manager, you will have a proven track record in undertaking Market Appraisals and being able to efficiently/effectively grow a portfolio of properties for sale, through established networks and building an independent client base. The individual will be driven and have an excellent ability to build relationships and maintain the highest level of customer service. Ideally you should be used to working within Rural and Prime Property markets and be familiar with technically managing challenging/complex sales, while adhering to all necessary compliance.

The Midlands Team is an experienced and dynamic group, well supported by our internal operations team, we are seeking a team player, who is also comfortable working independently when required. We operate across a broad geographical area, coving much of the Midlands, specialising in the sale of Rural and Prime Properties, together with land and auction sales. A willingness to travel is essential.

This is a permanent, full-time position, working 37.5 hours (Monday-Friday) with a requirement to work on a Saturday rota (1 in 3 rotation, maximum). Due to the nature of the role, we would require the successful applicant to be fully office based for the first few months (not including being on-site with clients), subject to review, occasional working from home will be considered.

In return, beyond your base salary you will receive:

• A discretionary bonus scheme
• Structured training opportunities
• A generous holiday scheme which commences at 25 days with a sliding scale up to 30 days, plus an additional day for your birthday, and additional days to cover the festive period (subject to Agency operational needs)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• An online money saving portal
• Death In Service cover, alongside access to an Employee Assistance Programme which includes health appoints for you and your family
• Volunteering Leave equating to 2 days per year

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Working to targets and KPI’s
• Appraising a broad range of rural and residential properties, to include land sales, and preparing them for marketing
• Regular communication with clients
• Undertaking property viewingslio>
• Negotiation and sales progression
• Providing exceptional customer service
• Depending on experience, Line Management may be necessary

The successful candidate will have...

• Previous estate agency experience and ability to demonstrate a strong track record of winning business, delivering first class client care, and delivering impressive sales results
• Technically robust property knowledge
• A strong understanding of necessary compliance
• Excellent customer service and sales skills
• Clear and professional communication skills with both written and verbal communication
• Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills
• A full UK driving licence and wiliness to travel

Why Fisher German?

We’ve been around for a while, but it doesn’t mean we are behind the times! Across our office network we offer a hybrid working approach to help our colleagues design their working day to suit their diaries (subject to job roll and Line Manager approval). Some days you might be in the office enjoying a collaborative team day, and other days might see you focussing on project work at home. Wherever you choose to work, you’ll be part of a social and digitally connected workforce with the chance to get involved in a variety of activities, like sports events, pop-up bars, BBQs, CPD days, live leadership updates on Zoom, picnics in the park and lots more.

What’s not to love? We work hard but we also have lots of fun! If that sounds like something you would enjoy, then please get in touch.

We have a history going back as far as 1830 but have been Fisher German since 2000. We operate UK wide advising and managing a range of client portfolios with national visibility across all the 12-property market sectors; agriculture, commercial, education, green energy & sustainability, healthcare, minerals & waste, public sector, residential, rural, telecoms, third sector and utilities and infrastructure.

Bring Yourself to Work

It’s simple really, we are passionate about what we do, and we want you to be driven to succeed with us. For this to happen, you need to feel supported and included which is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.