Location: Ashington, North East Salary: £70,000 basic + performance bonus Role Type: Full-time, senior leadership
Role Overview
The Head of Sales will lead the full sales function for a growing new‑build developer, overseeing strategy, team performance, customer experience, and revenue delivery across multiple developments. This role requires a hands-on, commercially sharp leader with deep experience in residential property and a track record of driving high-volume sales through effective team management.
Key Responsibilities
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Sales Strategy Leadership — Develop and execute sales strategies for new sites, off‑plan launches, and ongoing phases to meet and exceed revenue targets.
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Team Management — Lead, coach, and develop sales managers and on‑site sales teams across multiple developments.
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Performance Management — Set KPIs, monitor performance, and implement improvement plans where needed.
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Customer Journey Oversight — Ensure a seamless customer experience from first enquiry to completion.
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Stakeholder Collaboration — Work closely with construction, marketing, and senior leadership to align sales activity with build programmes.
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Market Insight — Analyse local market trends, competitor activity, and pricing strategies.
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Launch Management — Lead successful site launches, show home openings, and promotional events.
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Compliance & Process — Ensure all sales processes meet legal, financial, and regulatory standards.
Required Experience & Skills
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Property Sales Leadership — Minimum 5 years managing sales teams within residential property (new build strongly preferred).
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Multi-Site Management — Experience overseeing several developments simultaneously.
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Strong Commercial Acumen — Ability to set pricing strategies, forecast sales, and drive revenue.
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People Leadership — Proven ability to motivate, mentor, and retain high-performing teams.
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Customer-Focused Mindset — Commitment to delivering an exceptional buying experience.
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across North East sites.
Package & Benefits
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£70,000 basic salary
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Performance-related bonus
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Company car or car allowance
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Pension scheme
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Career progression within a growing developer
Ideal Candidate Profile
A confident, energetic sales leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands the North East property market, and can build a culture of accountability and high performance. Someone who is both strategic and hands-on, comfortable being on-site, coaching teams, and driving results
Salary description
£70000.00 - £75000.00 per year