Head of Sales
| Posting date: | 14 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 November 2025 |
| Location: | DH4 5RA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bellway Homes Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 295820JCP |
Summary
At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.
There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Durham Division is looking to recruit a Head of Sales to join the Division’s Sales team.
The Role
The Head of Sales 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 of the role include:
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, 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 feedback
Carry out online market analysis for land acquisitions and sales strategies
Undertake regular site visits and liaise with 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, Qualification and Skills
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 championing inclusive leadership and driving Bellway inclusive strategies
The Role and 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 car allowance
Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
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
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Earn and Learn Opportunities
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.
There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Durham Division is looking to recruit a Head of Sales to join the Division’s Sales team.
The Role
The Head of Sales 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 of the role include:
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, 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 feedback
Carry out online market analysis for land acquisitions and sales strategies
Undertake regular site visits and liaise with 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, Qualification and Skills
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 championing inclusive leadership and driving Bellway inclusive strategies
The Role and 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 car allowance
Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
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
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Earn and Learn Opportunities
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.