Interim Sales Director - housing association

This is a regional Sales Director role with 3 direct reports, and a wider sales team of 20+. The role is to drive new property sales (both private and shared ownerhsip) across 3 regions in the South of the country.

Client Details

Our client is one of the UK's largest providers of affordable housing, with a significant national portfolio and a strong reputation for delivering high–quality homes and sustainable communities. With a growing development pipeline across London and the South East, they are seeking an experienced Interim Sales Director to lead and optimise their residential sales function during a critical period of activity and transformation.

Description

• Lead the end–to–end sales function across Shared Ownership and Private Sale portfolio
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue and volume targets
• Oversee pricing, launch strategies, and sales velocity across developments
• Manage and mentor a multi–site sales team and external agents
• Optimise customer journey and conversion rates through data–driven insights
• Collaborate with marketing teams on campaigns, branding, and lead generation
• Provide regular reporting and forecasting to executive stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with relevant housing regulations and best practice

Profile

• Proven experience in a senior sales leadership role within residential development or housing
• Strong background in Shared Ownership and Private Sales within the UK market
• Deep understanding of the London property market and buyer dynamics
• Track record of delivering sales performance across multi–site portfolios
• Experience leading large teams and managing external sales agents
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including board–level engagement
• Immediately available or able to start at short notice

Job Offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading organisation in the affordable housing sector
• High–profile role with real impact on business performance
• Collaborative and mission–driven environment
• Competitive day rate and flexible working arrangements
• Minimum 6 month contract, with a possibility of perm