Property Sales Manager in Stow on the Wold

Stow on the Wold * 12-month fixed term contract * £35,000 to £40,000 pa * OTE £50,000 pa * 20 days holiday + bank holidays * Hybrid working available The Burford Recruitment Company are delighted to be supporting a prestigious client in the luxury retirement property sector, who is seeking a Sales Manager with a proven track record, ideally in retirement community property sales, residential developments, or lifestyle-focused client services. The ideal candidate will be commercially aware, combining strong results with warmth, creativity, and exceptional customer service. They will play a key role in a boutique, non-corporate community, renowned for its quality, distinctive character, and personalised approach. Responsibilities: * Manage the full sales journey – from initial enquiry through to completion, including arranging and conducting property viewings and facilitating open days, with a focus on retirement property sales. * Achieve and exceed sales targets – proactively driving sales performance while identifying opportunities for growth and new business. * Develop and implement creative marketing and engagement initiatives – raising the profile of the community locally and online. * Build and maintain strong relationships – collaborate with local agents, solicitors, and other partners to support sales and referrals. * Maintain accurate records and reporting – using CRM systems to track progress, manage enquiries, and provide regular insights to management. * Act as a community ambassador – representing the organisation at local events, networking opportunities, and in all external communications. Skills & Attributes Required: * Proven track record in retirement community or residential property sales management * Strong commercial awareness with the ability to deliver results * Experience managing the complete sales cycle from lead generation through to completion * Confident IT user with experience of CRM systems * Warm, authentic, and naturally personable – someone who builds trust with ease * Empathetic and emotionally intelligent – able to handle sensitive conversations with professionalism and care * Creative and solutions-focused – comfortable thinking beyond standard corporate approaches * Adaptable and flexible – thrives in a small team, hands-on environment * Self-motivated, yet collaborative in approach * Driving license and own vehicle required