Job Title: Assistant Sales Manager
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Salary: Up to £38,000 OTE
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:45am – 5:30pm
1 in 2 Saturdays: 9:00am – 1:00pm
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Assistant Sales Manager to join a well-established and highly respected estate agency branch in Horsham. This is a key role within the sales team, ideal for someone who is ambitious, career-driven, and looking to take the next step in residential estate agency.
You will play an integral part in driving sales performance, winning new instructions, supporting team management, and delivering a consistently high standard of customer service.
The Role
As Assistant Sales Manager, your responsibilities will include:
* Driving the growth of new sales business and income for the branch
* Carrying out residential property appraisals and securing instructions
* Identifying additional business opportunities and ensuring referrals to other departments where appropriate
* Delivering a consistently high standard of customer care
* Registering, qualifying, and managing applicants
* Arranging and conducting property viewings
* Maintaining detailed and up-to-date knowledge of available properties
* Ensuring full compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
* Implementing effective canvassing, marketing, and prospecting strategies
* Developing and strengthening the branch’s core sales business
* Supporting the Branch Manager with day-to-day team management and performance
Skills and Experience Required
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Previous experience in a Senior Sales Negotiator or similar role
* A proven track record of winning new business and generating instructions
* Strong listing and valuation experience
* Excellent sales and negotiation skills
* A high level of customer service with a professional and personable approach
* Confident communication skills and a positive telephone manner
* Tenacity, resilience, and strong self-motivation
* The ability to build and maintain trusted relationships at all levels
* Flexibility and the ability to adapt to change
Training, Development and Progression
* A proven pathway for career growth and internal promotion
* Market-leading training and ongoing professional development
* Structured onboarding and continued support
* A collaborative, supportive, and performance-driven team environment
Benefits
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, including a 24/7 virtual GP and mental health support
* Retail and lifestyle discounts
* Regular awards and incentives recognising top performers
* Generous holiday allowance, increasing by one day per year of service (up to an additional five days)
* Enhanced parental leave and company fertility policies
* Structured training and long-term career support
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced estate agency professional to progress their career within a respected, forward-thinking business that values performance, development, and customer service.
Apply now to take the next step in your estate agency career.
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