Asst Sales Manager (Land)

Key Responsibilities

• Operations:

  Manage daily workflow, implement strategies for improvement, maintain standards, and ensure smooth functioning.

• Staff Supervision:

  Lead, train, mentor, and evaluate team members; handle scheduling, delegate tasks, and resolve internal conflicts.

• Customer Service:

  Address escalated customer issues, build relationships, and ensure excellent service delivery.

• Administration:

  Prepare reports, manage budgets/expenses, handle inventory, and ensure compliance.

• Management Support:

  Act as the manager's right hand, fill in during absences, and implement senior directives.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with business software.
• Experience in supervision, performance management, or customer service.
• A degree in Business Administration or a related field is often preferred.

• Acquisition & Development:

  Identifying potential land, conducting feasibility studies, securing permits, managing budgets, overseeing construction, and liaising with government bodies.

• Property Management:

  Arranging upkeep (roads, drainage), managing tenants (rent, leases, complaints), ensuring property standards, and handling financial records/taxes.

• Business Operations:

  Managing farms, forestry, heritage sites, or leisure businesses on the land; planning income-generating developments.

• Legal & Compliance:

  Staying updated on environmental/agricultural laws, ensuring zoning compliance, resolving disputes, preparing reports, and managing legal documentation.

• Team & Stakeholder Management:

  Recruiting/training staff, managing contractors, negotiating with owners/agents, and building community/government relationships.

Common Duties

• Conducting property inspections and valuations.
• Developing and implementing project strategies.
• Monitoring wildlife, habitats, and natural restoration.
• Marketing properties and negotiating terms.

Types of Land Managers

• Land Acquisition Manager:

  Focuses on buying, selling, and assessing land for purchase.

• Land Development Manager:

  Oversees construction projects on acquired land.

• Conservation Land Manager:

  Manages natural areas, focusing on habitat and visitor experience.

• Rural/Estate Manager:

  Manages large estates with farms, forestry, or heritage.

Essential Skills

• Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership.
• Analytical and research skills (market trends, legal frameworks).
• Financial management and budgeting.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations (zoning, environmental).