Job Description

Assistant Sales Manager – Worthing

Location: Worthing, West Sussex
Salary: Up to £38,000 OTE

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:45am – 5:30pm
1 in 2 Saturdays: 9:00am – 1:00pm

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Assistant Sales Manager to join a well-established and highly regarded estate agency branch in Worthing. This is a pivotal role within the sales team, ideal for someone who is career-driven and looking to progress within residential estate agency.

You will play a key role in driving sales performance, winning new instructions, supporting team leadership, and delivering an exceptional level of customer service.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Driving the growth of new sales business and income for the branch

• Carrying out residential property appraisals and securing instructions

• Identifying additional business opportunities and referring clients to other departments where appropriate

• Delivering a consistently high standard of customer care

• Registering, qualifying, and managing applicants

• Arranging and conducting property viewings

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date knowledge of available properties

• Ensuring full compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements

• Implementing effective canvassing and local marketing strategies

• Developing and strengthening the branch’s core sales business

• Supporting the Branch Manager with day-to-day team management and performance

Skills and Experience Required

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Previous experience in a Senior Sales Negotiator or similar position

• A proven track record of winning new business and securing instructions

• Strong listing and valuation experience

• Excellent sales and negotiation skills

• A high level of customer service with a professional and personable approach

• Confident communication skills and a positive telephone manner

• Tenacity, resilience, and strong self-motivation

• The ability to build and maintain trusted relationships at all levels

• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to change

Training, Development and Progression

• Clear and proven career progression opportunities

• Market-leading training and ongoing professional development

• Structured onboarding and continued support

• A collaborative, supportive, and performance-driven team environment

Benefits

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, including a 24/7 virtual GP and mental health support

• Retail and lifestyle discounts

• Regular awards and incentives recognising top performers

• Generous holiday allowance, increasing by one day per year of service (up to an additional five days)

• Enhanced parental leave and fertility policies

• Structured training and long-term career support

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estate agency professional to take the next step in their career within a respected and forward-thinking business.