Job Title: Area Sales Manager

Location: Leyton

Brand: Portico

Salary: Competitive Salary Package

Hours: Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm

Driving Licence: Please note, that you must have a full UK Driving Licence - we will provide you with a company car.

About Us: 

LRG are an award-winning national property company, who are going through exciting periods of growth and offer tailored training and development programmes at all levels. With over 300 branches across England and Wales we have a reputation for perfection and delivering an outstanding customer experience. Investment in people is built into our culture, and there are opportunities for driven individuals to achieve their career aspirations within the company.

Job Summary and Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Area Sales Manager to oversee the performance and growth of five residential sales offices within the region. This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership, driving sales performance, and ensuring operational excellence across the area.

Working closely with Branch Managers and senior leadership, the Area Sales Manager will play a key role in developing high-performing teams, increasing market share, and ensuring that business targets are achieved. The role requires a commercially minded leader who can motivate teams, analyse performance, identify opportunities for growth, and deliver a consistently high standard of customer service.

Leadership & Branch Management:

• Provide leadership and support to Branch Managers across five offices, ensuring teams remain motivated, engaged and aligned with company objectives.

• Act as the senior point of contact and leadership presence within branches when the Branch Manager is unavailable.

• Maintain strong visibility across the area, fostering a positive and proactive “can-do” culture across all teams.

• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings with Branch Managers to review performance, discuss business plans and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Support the recruitment, onboarding and development of sales staff, ensuring all team members receive appropriate training, coaching and ongoing support.

• Implement and drive local strategies to increase market share and achieve branch and area targets.

Sales & Business Development:

• Work closely with Branch Managers to develop local business strategies and drive sustained sales growth.

• Conduct market appraisals and property viewings where required to support branch activity and secure instructions.

• Monitor sales pipelines, target performance and exchange forecasts, working closely with Central Move Management teams to ensure accurate reporting and progression.

• Ensure effective canvassing strategies are implemented and consistently executed across all offices within the area.

• Collaborate with Lettings Managers to maximise cross-department opportunities and referrals.

• Drive additional revenue through referrals to Lifetime Legal and mortgage partners, ensuring teams are fully engaged in promoting associated services.

Operational requirements:

• Ensure all offices adhere to AML and compliance processes, maintaining high standards of regulatory compliance.

• Oversee adherence to administrative procedures to ensure excellent levels of client service and operational efficiency.

• Support Branch Managers in handling customer complaints and resolving issues where escalation is required.

• Regularly review branch and area performance data, identifying areas for improvement and implementing action plans where necessary.

• Work closely with the Managing Director – Central Sales to implement strategic directives and ensure clear communication of business priorities.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven leadership and people management experience, ideally within residential estate agency.

• Strong sales ability and commercial awareness, with a track record of driving business growth.

• Ability to analyse performance data and implement strategies to improve results.

• Highly collaborative, with the ability to work effectively across Sales, Lettings, Legal and Mortgage services.

• Excellent organisational, communication and operational management skills.

• A proactive and motivational leadership style with the ability to inspire high-performing teams.

What we can offer you: 

• Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company 

• Market leading training and ongoing professional development  

• Supportive and collaborative team environment 

Benefits: 

• Competitive Salary Package

• Quarterly and annual awards recognising outstanding performance

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme

• Generous holiday allowance, increasing by one day per year of service, with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days of annual leave each year

LRG are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry. 

LRG does not engage the services of Recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate referral from Recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.