Sales & Marketing Director

Vistry Group PLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking a Sales & Marketing Director to oversee the sales and marketing function at their Warrington office. This role involves managing the business unit’s sales from land purchase to handover, ensuring targets in sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction are met. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in new homes sales and a proven track record in leadership, driving performance, and collaboration across teams. Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car, car allowance or travel allowance

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Up to 39 days annual leave with service

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance at 4 x annual salary

Employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• Significant experience in new homes sales with business unit responsibility.
• Experience in a leadership role with a significant sized team.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales and marketing function from land purchase to handover.
• Lead and motivate staff to ensure high performance and achieve KPIs.
• Guide marketing strategies and manage sales leads and conversion rates.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Management

Financial Management

Customer Satisfaction

Communication

Organizational Skills

Business Awareness

Attention to Detail

Education

5 GCSEs / GCE including Mathematics and English (C grade or above)

Management / Leadership Qualification

Tools

COINS

MS Office

Job description

Role Overview

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sales & Marketing Director to join our team within Vistry Merseyside & Cheshire West, at our Warrington office. As our Sales & Marketing Director, you will manage the designated business unit’s sales and marketing function from land purchase, pre-development, to handover. Ensure targets are met in terms of sales, profitability and the highest levels of customer satisfaction while maintaining the company’s standards for customer care, safety, and quality.

What’s in it for you…

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

What we expect from you…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Significant experience in new homes sales, with business unit responsibility
• Experience in a leadership role with a significant sized team
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders across different disciplines
• Experience of financial management of a significant budget
• Experience of inputting into the land purchase process
• Excellent IT skills and proficiency with MS Office
• A good understanding of the sales and legal process
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to produce accurate work in a high-paced environment
• Business and commercial awareness
• Ability to add value by identifying opportunities to increase revenues
• An inspirational leader and strong team player, capable of operating in a changing environment
• Gravitas and profile to lead at a senior level, influencing change and financial management
• Strength of character to make their voice heard within a strong board of directors
• Effective communication skills at all levels
• Willingness to work weekends as required
• Full UK Driving License and willingness to travel within the division

Desirable skills and qualifications…

• 5 GCSEs / GCE including Mathematics and English (C grade or above)
• A management / leadership qualification
• Experience in a leadership role with a national housebuilder
• Experience of reporting at Board level
• Experience working with affordable housing partners
• COINS Experience
• Experience in dual branding strategies

More about the role…

• Lead, motivate, communicate with, develop, and appraise staff to ensure high performance
• Manage team to achieve KPIs such as reservation to exchange time, solicitor referrals, sales per outlet, and cancellations
• Create and maintain a positive sales culture focused on success and customer service
• Guide marketing strategies and manage sales leads and conversion rates
• Maintain NHBC 5* status through active sales management
• Monitor customer journey performance and compliance
• Ensure health and safety responsibilities are met
• Collaborate with construction, commercial, and finance teams to meet standards and legal completion targets
• Manage marketing budget to control costs and maximize revenue
• Stay updated on competitors and customer trends
• Provide performance reports and influence business strategy at Board level
• Support land acquisition with market research and site selection
• Oversee plot releases and marketing presentation standards
• Coordinate with construction and customer service teams for quality and aftersales service

About us…

We build more than homes; we’re making Vistry. We are committed to responsible development and are recognized as a top employer and a leading UK housebuilder. Our ethos is about doing the right thing, guided by our values of integrity, caring, and quality. We develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing, working in partnership with our brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes. We are a proud member of the UK Green Building Council, a five-star House Builders Federation member, and have received numerous awards including Top Employer and Global Top Inspiring Workplaces.

Join us in making Vistry.

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