
Sales Associate – Buyer Manager
LJ Hooker
Posted 7 days ago
Join one of the region’s highest-performing real estate teams.
LJ Hooker Lake Macquarie is ranked #3 in NSW and #12 internationally across the LJ Hooker network. We’ve built that position by developing people — multiple agents have been coached from new to the industry through to the top 2.5% of LJ Hooker agents internationally.
We’re looking for a Sales Associate to work directly alongside one of our lead residential agents in the Lake Macquarie market. This is a salaried role with a clear pathway into sales for the right person. You’ll learn the business from the inside — managing buyer relationships, running open homes, driving pipeline activity, and playing a hands-on role in getting properties sold.
We don’t just hire for experience. We hire for character. If you genuinely care about people, communicate well, and want to build a real career in an environment where you’ll be developed properly — this is the opportunity.
What you’ll be doing
• Managing and nurturing buyer relationships throughout active sales campaigns
• Conducting open homes and private inspections on behalf of the lead agent
• Following up with buyers post-inspection to gauge interest and gather market feedback
• Driving pipeline activity through proactive buyer communication and prospecting support
• Coordinating with the team to ensure seamless, high-quality campaign delivery
What we’re looking for
Working directly alongside a high-performing agent, you’ll be responsible for:
• Managing and nurturing buyer relationships throughout active sales campaigns
• Conducting open homes and private inspections on behalf of the lead agent
• Following up with buyers post-inspection to gauge interest and gather market feedback • Driving pipeline activity through proactive buyer communication and prospecting support
• Coordinating with the team to ensure seamless, high-quality campaign delivery What we’re looking for
• A genuine love of people — this role lives and dies on relationships
• The drive to learn and grow — we’ll teach you the skills, you bring the attitude
• Strong communication skills, confident on the phone and in person
• Highly organized, reliable, and able to back yourself in a fast-moving environment
• A team-first attitude with the drive to take initiative
• Local knowledge of the Lake Macquarie area is a plus
• A current Certificate of Registration or Real Estate License (or willingness to obtain one)
What’s on offer
• Full-time salaried position with a clear, structured pathway into sales
• Direct mentorship from one of the region’s leading agents
• Weekly 1:1 coaching and development from a specialist performance coach with qualifications in NLP, psychology of influence, and negotiation — this isn’t generic training, it’s genuine personal development
• Direct mentorship from one of the region’s leading agents
• A proven development pathway — we have coached multiple agents from zero industry experience to the top 2.5% of the LJ Hooker network internationally
• A genuine team culture built on three values: care for people, commitment to excellence, and enjoyment of the work
• The backing of an award-winning four-office regional brand ranked in the top 3% nationally
Ready to build a career doing something you actually love?
Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why this role is the right fit for you.
About LJ Hooker
LJ Hooker Group
96 years. 420 offices. 4,300 people. 4 brands.
LJ Hooker Group has been pioneering real estate since opening of its first LJ Hooker office in Maroubra, Sydney, in 1928. Since then, it has grown to become a house of brands including two boutique networks — Atlas by LJ Hooker in Australia and Harveys in New Zealand — and LJ Hooker Commercial, which provides a comprehensive range of commercial real estate services.
Collectively, the LJ Hooker Group comprises one of the largest residential and commercial sales and property management networks, with 420 offices and a team of 4,300 sales professionals, property managers and support staff across Australia and New Zealand.