Craig Plimmer
Essex
Summary
Property professional with 15+ years of success across estate agency, asset management, maintenance, auctions, and property services. Leadership and client-facing expertise have been central to my career, with business development and relationship management naturally forming part of every role. Track record includes breaking company revenue records, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and personally generating over 12% of office income within a 137-strong team at The New Homes Group. Recognised for performance and progression at Park Resorts and promotions at Abbotts Countrywide and The New Homes Group. I believe sustainable growth comes from trust, communication, and collaboration. My approachable yet target-driven style empowers colleagues and partners, ensuring alignment and exceptional outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Group Head of Sales
Property Solutions Group (South East) Limited
Colchester, Essex
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Broke company record for monthly net income.
- Directed revenue streams through property maintenance and sales.
- Led 25 staff across four teams; oversaw 30+ field agents.
- Drove instructions to Savills auctions, improving cash flow.
- Championed cross‑department collaboration, aligning sales, operations, and marketing to deliver integrated growth.
- Implemented new sales processes and KPIs that improved conversion rates and shortened sales cycles.
- Built and maintained strategic relationships with estate agents, solicitors, and housing associations to expand revenue streams.
Valuations Manager
The New Homes Group
Colchester, Essex
04.2013 - 06.2025
- Provided part exchange advice, achieving 99–102% target values.
- Led team generating new stock for partner estate agents.
- Personally secured 12% of office income within a 137-member team.
- Guided developers on valuation and auction routes.
- Offered promotion at leaving.
- Implemented new sales processes and KPIs that improved conversion rates and shortened sales cycles.
- Built and maintained strategic relationships with estate agents, solicitors, and housing associations to expand revenue streams.
Sales Negotiator
Abbotts Countrywide
Colchester, Essex
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Secured properties from repossession companies, councils, vendors and housing associations.
- Delivered consistent instruction and sales targets.
- Offered promotion at leaving.
- Implemented new sales processes and KPIs that improved conversion rates and shortened sales cycles.
- Built and maintained strategic relationships with estate agents, solicitors, and housing associations to expand revenue streams.
- Implemented new sales processes and KPIs that improved conversion rates and shortened sales cycles.
- Built and maintained strategic relationships with estate agents, solicitors, and housing associations to expand revenue streams.
Holiday Home Sales Executive
Park Resorts
Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Recognised for strong sales performance and progression.
- Delivered presentations and guided clients through purchases.
- Built long-term client relationships and repeat business.
- Guided clients through purchase processes with transparency and professionalism.
- Built long‑term client relationships, generating repeat business and referrals.
- Direct‑to‑consumer sales requiring quick rapport building and tailored presentations.
Education
GCSEs -
Secondary School
Essex 07.2002 - 07.2002
Skills
- Leadership and coaching across multi-disciplinary teams
- Business development and prospecting (calls, LinkedIn, networking, events)
- Client relationship management with estate agents, solicitors, developers, housing associations
- Revenue growth through property sales, maintenance, refurbishments, clearance services
- Influencing and stakeholder engagement at senior levels
- CRM pipeline management, forecasting, reporting
- B2B sales expertise
- Client acquisition
References
References available upon request.
Career Highlights
- Generated 12% of office income within a 137-strong team at The New Homes Group.
- Broke company record for monthly net income at Property Solutions Group.
- Directed instructions to Savills auctions, securing faster revenue and improved cash flow.
- Achieved valuation targets of 99–102% for housebuilders.
- Secured properties from repossession companies, councils, and housing associations.
- Recognised for performance and progression through multiple roles at Park Resorts.
- Offered promotions at both Abbotts Countrywide and The New Homes Group.
Availability
Available for immediate interviews. Current contract ends 2025-12-12.
Timeline
Group Head of Sales
Property Solutions Group (South East) Limited
07.2025 - 12.2025
Valuations Manager
The New Homes Group
04.2013 - 06.2025
Sales Negotiator
Abbotts Countrywide
01.2011 - 01.2013
Holiday Home Sales Executive
Park Resorts
01.2008 - 01.2011
GCSEs -
Secondary School
07.2002 - 07.2002