Sales Manager

Summerset Holdings; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement village operator in Christchurch seeks a customer-focused sales professional. In this role, you will manage the sales process for prospective residents, contributing to the well-being of older New Zealanders. Ideal candidates will have strong sales experience and excellent communication skills, along with a commitment to personal growth and adaptability. The position offers competitive remuneration and the potential for commission earnings.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and commission earnings

Autonomy and ownership of role

Supportive dynamic team environment

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Strong customer focused and/or sales experience.
• Passionate, positive attitude with responsibility in role.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Commitment to growth and adaptability.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week including one weekend day.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end to end sales process for prospective residents.

Skills

Customer focused experience

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship building skills

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

You can help bring our villages to life!

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

As leaders in a growing industry, we offer not just a job, but a journey of growth and opportunity. We also take part in every aspect of our villages. We are the developers, the designers, the contractors, the operators and the owners. This means there are endless opportunities to learn and develop and as we grow, you can grow with us.

The way we work is guided by our values - One Team, Strong Enough to Care and Strive to Be the Best. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.

When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes.

Responsibilities

• We have an exciting opportunity for a customer focused professional to join our dynamic Casebrook Sales team. Reporting to the Group Sales Manager, this role manages the end to end sales process for Summerset's prospective residents.

Who are we looking for?

• Those with strong customer focused and/ or sales experience
• Passionate, positive people who thrive with responsibility and ownership of their role
• Individuals with excellent communication and relationship building skills
• People committed to growing, learning and adapting
• The ability to work 40 hours per week including one weekend day

What do we have to offer?

• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of older New Zealanders
• A beautiful high demand product and wonderful vibrant village lifestyle that makes selling a dream
• All the benefits of autonomy and ownership of your role combined with the support of being part of a fun and dynamic team
• Superb opportunities to grow your commission earnings along with competitive base salary remuneration and benefits

Application details

Applications for this position close on 26th October 2025. Please note that this role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!