Job description:
Sales Manager – Colchester
OTE £50,000 | High-Performing Estate Agency | Career Progression
Minimum of 3 Years Estate Agency with a proven track record of experience required
Harris + Wood are growing — and we’re looking for an ambitious Sales Manager to join our high-performing Colchester office.
As a Sales Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the success of the branch — not just through your own results, but through your influence on the team, standards, and overall performance.
This is an opportunity to be part of a business that sets the standard in our region — known for exceptional marketing, outstanding service, and a culture built on performance and integrity.
If you’re driven, customer service focused and thrive in an environment where standards are high and results matter, we want to hear from you.
On-target earnings: £50,000 (Competitive basic salary + uncapped commission)
Working Pattern: Full-time
Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8.30am-5.30pm
Fridays: 8.30am-5.00pm
Saturdays 8.30am-4.00pm (with one weekday off)
The Role
As a Sales Manager in our flagship Colchester branch, you’ll be responsible for:
* Consistently delivering against Sales, Market Appraisal and Mortgage Appointment targets
* Ensuring every vendor receives an exceptional selling experience
* Negotiating offers to the highest standard, maximising outcomes for all parties
* Building strong, lasting relationships with buyers and vendors
* Driving and influencing overall branch performance
* Confidently handling complex situations with professionalism and control
Colchester is our largest and most dynamic office — fast-paced, target-driven, and full of opportunity.
We are looking for somebody who:
* Hungry to achieve targets
* Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
* Communicates confidently and professionally
* Stays organised and proactive under pressure
* Has an appetite for going above and beyond for clients
* Proven track record of consistent meeting or exceeding targets
* Confidence in closing instructions
* Natural leadership or mentoring ability
* Commercial awareness (not just activity-driven)
We want someone who enjoys being part of a high-performing team — not just hitting personal targets but contributing to collective success.
Our Core Values
We hire on values first. Skill can be developed — mindset cannot.
Hungry
You take initiative, go the extra mile, and care about the result. You bring energy, urgency, and a genuine desire to win.
Humble
You’re confident but coachable. You share wins, own mistakes, listen well, and constantly look to improve yourself and the business.
Helpful
You’re a true team player. No egos. No silos. You support colleagues, move the chain forward, and make it easier for everyone to succeed.
Honour
You act with integrity and professionalism. You do what’s right, not what’s easy, and understand that how you behave reflects on the whole company.
Why Join Harris + Wood?
* Be part of a respected, forward-thinking agency
* Work in a supportive but high-performance culture
* Clear progression pathways
* Ongoing training and development
* A team that genuinely wants to win — together
If you’re ready to raise your standards, increase your earnings, and build a long-term career in estate agency, apply today
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
* sales negotiator: 3 years (required)
Location:
* In-person: Colchester CO1 1JJ (required)