Sales Manager- Estate Agency

Sales Manager – Residential Estate Agency Salary: £45,000 – £80,000 OTE Driving: Full UK driving licence and own vehicle required. About Our Client Our client is a highly respected, long-established estate agency group with a substantial network of branches spanning southern England and Wales. Backed by one of the UK's largest property services organisations, they combine the resources and stability of a national operator with the personal touch and local market expertise of an independent agency. The Role An experienced and driven Sales Manager is sought to lead and develop a busy residential sales operation. This is a genuine leadership role for someone who thrives on motivating a team, driving performance, and delivering strong results in a target-focused environment. You'll take ownership of the day-to-day success of the sales department, ensuring a strong market presence, consistent revenue growth, and an excellent standard of customer service throughout. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the daily operations of the branch's sales department. • Lead, coach and develop a team of negotiators and support staff. • Drive new business through valuations, instructions and proactive networking. • Track and report on KPIs, sales targets and overall team activity. • Run regular one-to-ones and performance reviews with the team. • Ensure a consistently excellent customer experience across the sales journey. • Carry out market appraisals and convert opportunities into signed instructions. • Stay current on local market trends and competitor activity. • Ensure full compliance with property legislation and internal standards. • Collaborate with other departments to maximise cross-selling opportunities. What You'll Bring: • Proven experience in residential property sales, ideally at management or senior negotiator level. • Strong leadership and people-management skills. • Excellent communication and negotiation ability. • A target-driven, commercially minded approach. • Solid understanding of the sales process and relevant property legislation. • The ability to lead from the front and build a high-performance culture.