Head of Sales

Permanent – 37.5 Hours per week We have an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, professional Head of Sales to join our team within Lovell’s North East region. Reporting to our 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 our 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 our 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 Lovell Way to EV Digital GP Employee assistance programme Sharesave scheme As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell 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. We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourages and values diversity and inclusion within our teams. The Lovell 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 our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr