Sales Manager
Palmerston North - New Zealand
Job Summary
As our Sales Manager at our our Kelvin Grove village youll play a pivotal role in the success of our villages by leading the end-to-end sales experience for prospective residents and their families. Youll be responsible for achieving sales and settlement targets while ensuring every interaction reflects Summersets commitment to respect transparency and genuine care.
Working closely with the Group Sales Manager village leadership and onsite teams youll develop and execute effective sales plans build strong community relationships and act as a visible ambassador for Summerset both on site and within the wider community.
Your Day-to-Day Will Include:
- Owning the end-to-end sales process from enquiry to settlement delivering against sales and settlement targets.
- Driving demand through proactive outreach community engagement and market awareness.
- Managing CRM data sales forecasts and performance reporting.
- Delivering a respectful transparent and customerfocused experience for residents and families.
- Leading family relationships through resale refurbishment and movein.
- Collaborating with Care Centre Managers and village teams to support residents with additional needs.
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Working hours will be 5 days a week and must include 1 weekend day
Qualifications :
Youre an experienced sales professional who combines strong commercial acumen with empathy integrity and a genuine passion for working with older people. Youre confident building relationships comfortable managing complex conversations and motivated by achieving results the right way.
Youll Also Bring:
- Proven sales capability with a strong ethical approach.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and influencing skills.
- A genuine interest in working with older people and a positive attitude towards ageing.
- Strong business acumen and a results-driven mindset.
- Confidence using CRM systems and Microsoft Office (Word Excel).
- High standards of personal presentation and professionalism.
- The ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Additional Information :
At Summerset we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the experience we deliver to residents. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds experiences and industries. Even if you dont tick every box we encourage you to applywe value transferable skills and the unique perspective you bring.
Were committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued supported and empowered to thrive.
Summerset is known for excellent benefits and a strong culture built around care teamwork and a drive for excellence. Some of the great benefits youll enjoy include:
- Competitive remuneration and performance focus
- Southern Cross Health Essentials covering up to 75% for charges for GPs dentists and more
- Employee Share Scheme and a day off on your birthday
- Ongoing professional development and tailored career progression
- Being part of a supportive high-performing national sales team
Next Steps
Applications for this role will close on the Thursday 16th July. Please note this role may close early due to high application volumeapply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
You can help bring our villages to life! At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring ... View more