Head of Sales

Head of Sales – ChichesterLocation: ChichesterBasic Salary: £40,000Guaranteed Earnings: £80,000Car: £420 per month car allowance or electric company carHours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm; alternate Saturdays 9:00am–2:00pm with a full day off in lieuHoliday: 25 days plus bank holidays and your birthday offI’m working with a highly regarded estate agency business looking to appoint a Head of Sales to lead its Chichester office.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sales Manager, Associate Director, Valuer or Senior Lister who knows the Chichester market, is confident winning instructions and wants the opportunity to take real ownership of a successful sales operation.You’ll be leading an established sales-only team of four, with your primary focus on driving market share, generating new business, winning instructions and ensuring the branch delivers an exceptional service to its clients.This isn’t a role for someone who simply wants to manage from behind a desk. They are looking for someone who enjoys being out in the market, meeting vendors, valuing property, building relationships and being visible within the local community.The roleAs Head of Sales, you will:Lead, motivate and develop a team of four sales professionalsCarry out market appraisals and win new instructionsDrive new business activity and increase the branch’s market shareBuild strong relationships with vendors and prospective clientsMaintain a strong understanding of the Chichester and surrounding property marketOversee branch performance, pipelines and sales activityCoach the team to improve performance and deliver consistently high service levelsWork closely with senior management while having autonomy over the day-to-day sales operationRepresent the business professionally within the local market and communityWho I’m looking forThe key thing here is listing ability and local market knowledge.You could currently be a Sales Manager, Branch Manager, Associate Director, Valuer or an experienced Senior Negotiator ready for greater responsibility.You will ideally have:A strong track record of winning residential sales instructionsGood knowledge of Chichester and the surrounding areaConfidence carrying out valuations and converting opportunities into instructionsStrong commercial awareness and a new-business mindsetThe ability to lead, motivate and get the best from a small teamExcellent client relationship and communication skillsA professional, credible approach with the confidence to deal with property owners across a broad range of valuesA genuine desire to grow a branch rather than simply maintain an existing operationWhy consider it?This is an opportunity to take responsibility for an established office within a respected, well-supported estate agency brand, while still having the autonomy to make an impact locally.There is also significant financial security when making the move, with:£40,000 basic salary£80,000 guarantee£420 per month car allowance or electric company car option25 days’ holiday plus bank holidaysYour birthday offAlternate Saturday working with a full day off in lieuFor the right person, this offers the chance to combine what they do best — listing, relationship building and winning business — with the opportunity to lead a capable team and build their reputation within the Chichester market.