Head of Sales/Sales Director

September 12, 2025 | Comments Off on Head of Sales/Sales Director

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust. Bellway is working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our South West Division, located in Bristol is looking to recruit a Head of Sales/Sales Director to join the team, depending on the level of experience of the successful candidate.

The Role

The Head of Sales/Sales Director reports to the Managing Director of the division and has overall responsibility for the management of the divisional sales department, with the key objective of achieving all targets and forecasts within specified timescales and budgets. They must ensure that maximum profit is achieved through the effective management of the sales team’s performance, whilst ensuring we give the highest level of service to all customers.

Principal Accountabilities

Working with the division’s senior management team to deliver the strategy to achieve the 3-year forecast
Responsible for the sales department financial matters and forecasting. Including the pricing of properties, market research, achieving sales targets, contract exchange, completion targets and working within financial constraints
Effectively lead, manage, and motivate the divisional sales team to improve the overall sales performance. This includes overseeing the Bellway induction programme, providing regular training, mentoring, coaching, development, and feedbackCarry out market research for land acquisitions and sales strategies
Undertake regular site visits and liaise with the Board/Senior/Sales Managers to ensure sales offices and developments are set up and are maintained to a high standard
Develop sales strategies for developments/plots and review the placement of all members of the sales team within the division, ensuring a high standard of performance is maintained
Manage budgets for advertising/PR, show homes/sales office set-up, staffing, and any other expenditure. Responsible for advertising/PR campaigns including provision of information and design input to meet monthly deadlines, working alongside Group Marketing
Prepare and attend regular meetings, including: Divisional, external and Group Head Office meetings
Experience

Experience of leading a successful sales team within the new homes property sector
Experience of working in a customer focussed environment and to develop and deliver a positive customer journey
Experience and knowledge of effective sales marketing techniques
Qualifications and Training

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C (or equivalent) or above
Current full UK driving licence
Access to a vehicle for business use as required
Skills and Aptitude

Ability to be proactive and work on own initiative
Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal/organisational skills
Committed to continuous professional development
Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems
Ability to delegate effectively
Committed to diversity and inclusion
Working Conditions

Office based but regular travel to developments within the divisional region is required
Willingness to work flexibly and outside office hours as and when required.
In return we can offer you:

Competitive salary
Competitive annual bonus
Contributory pension scheme
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Access to discounts and benefits portal
ShareSave Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life assurance
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.