Miles & Barr, part of the Lomond Group, is one of Kent’s leading estate agencies with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional service and results across residential sales, lettings, land, and new homes. With an extensive network of branches across East Kent and the backing of the Lomond Group, we combine local expertise with the strength of a national property business.
We are now looking for an experienced Land & New Homes Sales Manager to lead and grow our land and new homes division across East Kent, based from our Herne Bay office. The OTE for this role is up to £65,000.
The Role
This is a senior position responsible for driving the growth and success of our Land & New Homes department across East Kent. You will play a key role in securing land opportunities, managing new homes developments, and leading a team to deliver exceptional sales performance.
Working closely with developers, housebuilders, internal branch teams and senior stakeholders, you will ensure the department maximises opportunities across our network and maintains strong developer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and secure new land and development opportunities across East Kent.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, housebuilders, and landowners.
- Oversee the marketing and sales strategy for new homes developments.
- Lead, motivate and develop a team within the Land & New Homes department.
- Work collaboratively with branch managers and sales teams to maximise opportunities from the existing network.
- Provide expert market insight and pricing advice to developers and stakeholders.
- Manage development launches and ensure sales targets are achieved or exceeded.
- Represent Miles & Barr professionally within the local development and property community.
- Work closely with senior leadership across Miles & Barr to support strategic growth in the region.
- Maintain accurate reporting on pipeline, sales performance, and future opportunities.
About You
We are looking for a highly motivated property professional who can combine commercial awareness, leadership, and industry expertise.
You will have:
- A proven track record in Land & New Homes sales.
- Experience working with developers and housebuilders.
- Demonstrable success in winning instructions and delivering sales results.
- Management experience, with the ability to lead and inspire a team.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, working across multiple departments and senior business leaders.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
- Strong understanding of the East Kent property market (desirable).
- Full UK driving licence.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to lead and grow a key department within the business
- Career progression within one of the UK’s fastest growing property groups
- Dynamic and collaborative working environment
- Access to a strong branch network across Kent
- Our smart spending app gives you discounts at over 900 retailers and our wellbeing centre is packed with resources to help you get active, eat healthier, improve your financial wellbeing, and master your mental health.
- Our Employee Assistance Programme offers free counselling support sessions.
- Our annual leave purchase scheme, where you can buy up to an extra 5 days of holiday.
- Get the latest gadgets and appliances with our Smart Tech Scheme.
- We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint with our Cycle2Work Scheme.
- We offer enhanced Family Friendly Leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and IVF.
- Celebrate your loyalty with special days and celebrations for length of service.
- Planning for retirement? We've got you covered with that important pension pot.
- We'll support your professional development by funding your professional qualifications, so you can reach your full potential and build your career.
- And of course, we like to have a little fun too! Our company socials bring our people together. So work hard, and then socialise even harder!
At Miles & Barr, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, nationalities, abilities, and perspectives.
We’re also committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or support during the application or interview stage, just let us know - we’ll be happy to help.
If you are an experienced Land & New Homes professional looking to take the next step in your career with a market-leading estate agency, we would love to hear from you.
Join us and experience a workplace that truly values you.