Marketing and Sales Director (Maternity Cover)

Kenna Recruitment has a brand new exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales and Marketing Director to join a Tier 1 Residential Business based out of their office in West London. As our Sales & Marketing Director you will report to the Managing Director and will manage the London business unit sales and marketing function across our brands from land purchase, predevelopment, to handover. The Sales & Marketing Director will be required to develop and deliver a successful regional sales & marketing plan / strategy in agreement with the Business Unit\’s Managing Director. The Sales & Marketing Director will also be responsible for maximising the profit of the business unit, whilst achieving sales rates as laid out in the region\’s budget and forecast. Significant experience with new homes sales, with business unit responsibility at either Director, Associate Director or Regional Sales Manager level Demonstrable strong financial management and commercial experience and track record of supporting business organic and growth by acquisition An inspirational leader and strong team player, with the entrepreneurial ability to operate and excel in a changing and rapidly growing environment Gravitas and profile to lead at a senior level and able to demonstrate the ability to influence change and build strong financial management within the business. More about the Sales & Marketing Director role… Key to the role is to achieve sales at the budgeted rates and revenues while maintaining the company’s standards for customer care, safety and quality. Responsible for generating and managing sales leads from marketing activity, and closely monitoring conversion rates. Ensure the sales department plays an active part in ensuring the business unit maintains NHBC 5* status. Lead, promote & monitor performance and compliance of the Customer Journey. Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the Group’s Health & Safety Policy in order to ensure a safe environment for sales department employees and for customers. Working closely with the Construction Director & Operations Managers to ensure company standards are maintained and target legal completions are achieved including the general running of the region, setting budgets, minimising risks, maximising opportunities, setting and achieving targets; Responsible for effectively managing the region’s marketing budget to ensure costs are controlled and revenue is maximised, driving the regions operating profit Provide accurate and timely reports to senior management on the development’s performance and local competitor activity to facilitate a pricing strategy that maximises the regions and company’s profitability Prepare papers for inclusion in the regions board pack, present current issues at Board Meetings and be involved in discussing and influencing all aspects of the business Support the regions land acquisitions, with market research on all prospective sites and ensure a balanced, saleable and profitable mix and site layout, consistent with the market report 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 ~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 ~