Stow on the Wold
* 12-month fixed term contract
* £45,000 to £50,000 pa
* OTE £55,000 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