Head of Sales

Permanent – 37.5 Hours per week Our client has an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, professional Head of Sales to join their team within the North East region. Reporting to the Regional Managing Director, you’ll direct and manage the Sales Department, motivating the Sales Team to achieve and improve upon regional targets. Responsibilities Owning and achieving/exceeding sales objectives as per the regional business plan Developing and executing strategic plans to achieve regional sales targets and expand their customer base Building and maintaining strong customer relationships securing 5 Star customer satisfaction Securing future business as a strategic member of the senior management team Develop key growth strategies for the region as part of the senior leadership team Proactive leadership and continuous monitoring of the sales strategy Develop and proactively deliver a clear sales and marketing strategy bespoke for each individual development Visibility across all developments, ensuring presentation and adopted strategies are being driven and delivered against the budget Build new and strengthen existing relationships with their clients and strategic joint venture partners Strategic involvement in the front-end bid / win strategy for land viabilities Close monitoring and control of sales budgets and expenditure A confident negotiator, with excellent sales process knowledge and a natural leader, you’ll have product knowledge and previous experience within a similar role. With excellent interpersonal skills, you’ll have sound financial knowledge, good Microsoft Office competence and strong organisational skills. Benefits Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs Holidays – 26 days Life Assurance Pension Private medical insurance Ability to purchase additional holiday Access to discount portal Cycle to Work scheme and the companies way to EV Digital GP Employee assistance programme Sharesave scheme As an Investors in People Gold award employer, our client is the UK’s leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects. Our client is committed to enhancing the communities in which they work, building quality homes for real people and looking after their own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. Our client understands that the success of their organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of their people. Our client is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within their teams. Their culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve their goals and make their company a great place to work for all.