About the Role:

As Sales Manager, you’ll be the on-the-ground leader for our Napier office, reporting to the General Manager of Residential Sales. Your focus will be on driving performance, growth, and market share through strong leadership and strategic execution. You’ll lead a talented team of agents, champion our brand locally, and ensure Bayleys remains the go-to name in Napier residential real estate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales Leadership & Performance – Lead weekly sales meetings, coach agents, and drive listings and GCI growth while maintaining fee integrity

• Business Development & Client Relationships – Implement growth strategies, build strong client relationships, and expand Bayleys’ presence in Napier

• Marketing & Brand Leadership – Deliver local marketing initiatives, champion digital adoption, and ensure vendor marketing budgets are met

• Recruitment & Team Growth – Attract and onboard top talent, support retention, and implement structured training and development

• Financial Management – Monitor budgets, commissions, and marketing spend, ensuring fiscal discipline and accurate reporting

Skills & Experience:

• Proven leadership experience managing real estate sales teams

• Strong communication, coaching, and influencing skills

• Commercially astute with budget management experience

• Knowledge of Napier and Hawke’s Bay residential property markets

• Tech-savvy with modern real estate systems and data-driven performance management

Why Bayleys?

Bayleys is more than just a real estate company – we’re a people-first business with a strong culture and nationwide presence. This is your chance to lead a high-performing team, make a real impact, and enjoy the backing of a market-leading brand with national reach and local expertise.