Assistant Sales Manager in Beaconsfield

Assistant Sales Manager

Branch Location – Located in our prominent Beaconsfield Branch
Parking – Private parking included

- Weekly and periodic valuation and activity bonuses on offer
- Highly incentivized role
- Assisting with the Management and Development of a Sales Team
- Managing and Building a Team

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Sales Manager to join and develop with a young forward thinking independent Estate Agent and bridge between frontline sales representatives and senior management, helping to drive revenue, oversee daily operations, and support team performance. Oakwood Estates are expanding on existing talents and are now searching for an experienced Sales Representative to take up the position of Assistant for the Beaconsfield Branch.

Oakwood Estates are the fastest growing estate agency in the local area. Set up in 2008 this dynamic company have grown to 6 leading branches. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fresh and progressive company with high reaching ambitions.

The ideal candidate will have the necessary attributes to be a champion of Residential Property Sales and in particular negotiations. You should have previous experience in Estate Agency and must genuinely like dealing with people in a business context and believe passionately in delivering a superior customer service. You will need drive and determination to succeed in winning business and creating opportunity.

Key Objectives:

1. Revenue & Market Share Growth

• Winning Instructions: Converting market appraisals into property listings to consistently grow the branch's property register.
• Lead Generation: Actively deploying canvassing, local marketing, and touting strategies to spot and secure new business opportunities.
• Cross-Selling: Maximizing profitability by referring clients to ancillary revenue channels like internal financial, mortgage, and conveyancing services.

2. Team Performance & Mentorship

• Daily Supervision: Overseeing the tactical day-to-day workflow of the sales negotiators to keep the team aligned with targeted revenue goals.
• Coaching & Onboarding: Training junior staff on objection-handling, qualifying buyers, and closing deals via regular performance reviews and mock roleplays
• KPI Accountability: Assisting the Branch Manager in setting, reviewing, and ensuring the team hits daily activity KPIs (e.g., viewing-to-offer conversion rates).

3. Pipeline & Deal Management

• Sales Progression: Monitoring agreed sales from the initial offer through to exchange and completion to minimize fall-through rates.
• High-Value Negotiation: Stepping in to handle complex multi-party negotiations and securing premium or difficult instructions.

4. Client Experience & Compliance

• Escalation Resolution: Acting as the primary point of contact for resolving formal buyer or vendor complaints before they impact business reputation.
• Legal Compliance: Ensuring all listings, marketing materials, and transaction trails strictly abide by property and financial regulations.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be target orientated with a proven track record of achievement

• Be enthusiastic and motivated at all times

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Be highly organized

• Have the ability to develop and maintain internal and external relationships

• Display high standards of service and presentation

Benefits:

• Two Yearly Eye Tests
• MNAEA Property Mark Qualifications
• Annual Leave Yearly Increase
• Staff Referral Scheme

Experience / Qualifications:

- 6 years plus experience in the Estate Agency industry
- Previous listing experience, preferably within the area

Hours

• Monday to Thursday – 9am to 6.00pm
• Friday – 9am to 5.00pm
• Rotational Saturdays
• 29 days paid holiday in each year inclusive of the 8 bank and statutory holidays