Regional Sales Manager

Job Title: Regional Sales Manager Location: Bath/Swindon Contract Type: 2 year FTC Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours About Us Anchor Hanover Group is the largest provider of specialist housing and care for people in later life in England, employing more than 9,000 people throughout England. We provide more than 60,000 homes for older people and are a trusted care provider with more than 100 care homes. Anchor Hanover is one of the country’s leading Retirement providers and the new developments section of the company consists of 2 Retirement Villages and 5 Retirements Developments located in the Southern region of the UK. This rapidly growing company is acquiring further land for future developments. We know that quality services start with quality people. We work hard to be recognised as a leading employer and are committed to retaining and attracting the best in our industry. At Anchor Hanover Group we believe in values. We are Accountable, Respectful, Courageous and Honest. We believe our people should be proud of the work they do making a difference to society and our customers. About the role Step into this exciting and rewarding role that Anchor Hanover is now offering as a Regional Sales Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join this prestigious retirement company that specialises in the busy and rapidly growing retirement sector. We are looking for a highly motived Regional Sales Manager who is looking for a challenging and rewarding position. You must have an excellent personal record of selling New Homes, it is essential you are well spoken, have immaculate presentation and possess excellent communication skills when dealing with clients, vendors and stakeholders. You will be managing the sales team at one of our prestigious new developments and reporting to the Sales Director. A key part of the role is building relationships with prospective purchasers to convert into reservation. Once a reservation has been confirmed, ensuring the purchaser is taken through the sales journey to moving into the development. We have an extensive support team, sales progressor, marketing and digital team. You will have proven success in sales, preferably experience in New Homes/Residential estate agents to the level of Sales Manager/Regional Sales Manager. (within the retirement sector is advantageous). You must be able to demonstrate excellent customer service and have an awareness of the range of Anchor services with the understanding of confidentiality and data protections within a care setting. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and target driven with the ability to negotiate and influence, have the ability to respond confidently to questions and understand requirements to deal with enquiries, contractors and colleagues. You must be able to adapt our communication style appropriately and have strong interpersonal skills as well as being computer and technology literate, ideally with experience in Managing CRM and Social Media channels. To help you to excel in the role, you will be provided with a comprehensive induction plan and ongoing development opportunities. This role is initially a FTC contract, this will be extended until the development is sold out. As England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people, we’re able to negotiate great deals and benefits for our people. Here are just a few of the things you’ll get when you work with Anchor Hanover Group: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Buy and sell annual leave Exclusive discounts on high-street shopping 20% off mobile phone contracts 25% off Private Healthcare Contributory pension, 4% from you and 4% from us