Development Sales Lead - New Homes
Location: Woolwich
Salary: £40,000 basic + £2,000 bonus + £35,000 quarterly commission (OTE £77,000)
Contract: Full-time, 5 days per week (including alternate weekends)
Highlights:
Lead the launch of an exciting new development in Woolwich with full site ownership and autonomy
Strong marketing investment driving high volumes of inbound leads, providing excellent conversion opportunities
Uncapped quarterly commission structure, with an OTE of £77,000
Present directly to senior leadership, including the CEO, showcasing your performance and insights
Excellent opportunity to shape the success of a premium development in a rapidly developing area
About the Opportunity
An established housebuilder is looking for a Development Sales Lead to take full ownership of a new and highly anticipated development in Woolwich . This standalone sales position will see you operating as the primary sales representative on-site, with the support of a Customer Relations Executive. You'll be responsible for driving sales performance, reporting directly to senior leadership, and representing the development in key Sales & Marketing meetings. This role offers genuine autonomy and the chance to leave your mark on a high-profile location in one of London's up-and-coming areas.
What Makes the Role Exceptional
This role offers the rare opportunity to lead a prestigious new development in Woolwich, an area undergoing significant regeneration and offering strong growth potential. You'll have full control over your sales strategy and performance, with direct visibility and influence with the senior leadership team, including the CEO. The commission structure is designed to reward high performers, and with a dedicated Customer Relations Executive on-site, you can focus on driving sales and building strong relationships with buyers.
Key Responsibilities
Take full ownership of sales operations across the development
Conduct viewings and negotiate sales with prospective buyers, from initial enquiry to exchange
Present regular updates to senior leadership, including the CEO
Prepare and deliver site presentations on progress, performance, and market trends
Represent the development in Sales & Marketing meetings, providing insights on customer behaviour and competitor activity
Maintain the show home and sales suite to the highest presentation standards
Build and manage relationships with buyers, solicitors, mortgage advisers, and introducers
Drive sales performance through proactive lead generation and conversion strategies
Keep up-to-date with competitor developments and maintain comprehensive market knowledge
Requirements
Proven experience as a Sales Negotiator, Senior Sales Negotiator, or Development Sales Lead within new homes
Must have worked directly for a housebuilder or new homes agency - this is essential
Strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
Excellent presentation skills and confidence presenting to senior leadership
Strategic mindset with the ability to analyse market trends and competitor activity
Professional presence and exceptional customer service standards
Ability to work autonomously whilst maintaining accountability
Confident using CRM systems and preparing performance reports
Rewards and Benefits
Structured weekend rota (two weekends on, two weekends off)
Working hours: 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday / 11am-4pm Sunday
Full site ownership with genuine autonomy
Direct access to CEO and senior leadership
On-site support from Customer Relations Executive
Opportunity to lead a prestigious new development in Woolwich
We are an equal opportunities recruiter, valuing diversity and inclusion and welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.
To apply for this position or discuss the opportunity in more detail, please get in touch with deverellsmith, the strategic recruitment partner for this role.
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