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