Sales Agent
Commission-weighted, no ceiling. Establish the split and the cap before writing anything
Specialisms
Residential Real Estate
The desk we were built on. Sales, property management and the support layer that holds an office together, across independent and franchise networks.
Roles We Recruit
Titles vary wildly across Australian property — the same job runs under three names. If yours isn't listed word-for-word, it's almost certainly one of these.
| Role | Also called | Salary (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Agent | Sales Consultant · Sales Executive · Licensed Agent | Retainer $60k–$90k; OTE $120k–$300k+, uncapped |
| Sales Associate | Associate to [agent] · Sales Cadet · Agent's Associate | $55k–$80k plus commission share |
| Lead Generator / Prospector | Business Development Associate · Call Centre · Prospector | $55k–$70k plus bonus per appraisal |
| Sales Manager / Director of Sales | Head of Sales · Sales Director | $120k–$180k plus override |
| Principal / Licensee in Charge | Business Owner · Director · LIC | Highly variable, profit-based |
Sales Agent
Also called: Sales Consultant · Sales Executive · Licensed Agent
Retainer $60k–$90k; OTE $120k–$300k+, uncapped
Sales Associate
Also called: Associate to [agent] · Sales Cadet · Agent's Associate
$55k–$80k plus commission share
Lead Generator / Prospector
Also called: Business Development Associate · Call Centre · Prospector
$55k–$70k plus bonus per appraisal
Sales Manager / Director of Sales
Also called: Head of Sales · Sales Director
$120k–$180k plus override
Principal / Licensee in Charge
Also called: Business Owner · Director · LIC
Highly variable, profit-based
| Role | Also called | Salary (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Property Manager | PM · Portfolio Manager | $70k–$95k |
| Senior Property Manager | Portfolio Manager · Senior PM | $90k–$115k |
| Assistant Property Manager | Assistant PM · PM Assistant | $60k–$75k |
| Head of Property Management | Department Manager · GM Property Management · HOD | $120k–$170k plus bonus |
| Leasing Consultant | Leasing Officer · Leasing Executive | $60k–$75k |
Property Manager
Also called: PM · Portfolio Manager
$70k–$95k
Senior Property Manager
Also called: Portfolio Manager · Senior PM
$90k–$115k
Assistant Property Manager
Also called: Assistant PM · PM Assistant
$60k–$75k
Head of Property Management
Also called: Department Manager · GM Property Management · HOD
$120k–$170k plus bonus
Leasing Consultant
Also called: Leasing Officer · Leasing Executive
$60k–$75k
| Role | Also called | Salary (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Development Manager | BDM · Growth Manager · New Business Manager | $80k–$110k plus commission on managements won |
Business Development Manager
Also called: BDM · Growth Manager · New Business Manager
$80k–$110k plus commission on managements won
| Role | Also called | Salary (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Administrator | Contracts Administrator (residential sales) · Sales Support | $70k–$90k; $85k–$105k senior |
| Trust Accountant | Trust Account Manager · Property Accountant | $85k–$120k |
| Office Manager / Receptionist | Practice Manager · Client Services | $80k–$120k office manager; $55k–$70k reception |
Sales Administrator
Also called: Contracts Administrator (residential sales) · Sales Support
$70k–$90k; $85k–$105k senior
Trust Accountant
Also called: Trust Account Manager · Property Accountant
$85k–$120k
Office Manager / Receptionist
Also called: Practice Manager · Client Services
$80k–$120k office manager; $55k–$70k reception
Salary ranges are AUD base plus super, 2026 figures. Base vs on-target earnings is stated explicitly on commission roles. Commission roles have no ceiling. The range shows where most of the market sits; top performers earn well beyond it, and the very top of sales clears seven figures. full salary guide here.
What Good Looks Like
The questions we ask before a single CV moves. Knowing the right question is the difference between a shortlist and a stack of titles.
Property Manager
Portfolio size drives pay more than title. Always ask for it
Senior Property Manager
Ask what the support structure actually is
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What Our Partners Say
“Throughout the whole process, Braydan was incredibly clear and precise with all the details and the candidates. He truly understood exactly who I was looking for and successfully placed the perfect candidate in the position. I’m very happy with his work and his team.”
“Braydan was exceptional to deal with. Knowing the industry and the specifics of this particular role meant when I gave him my wish list he was equipped to find the perfect match. I've connected with many recruiters in my career but Braydans unwavering investment in providing the perfect candidate and his personable approach to the service he offers is the point of difference that makes him a stand put in the field. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again in the future.”
“From the moment I spoke to Braydan, his first priority was understanding exactly the type of person we needed. The process was simple and straightforward—would highly recommend.”
“Braydan started the whole process straight away, was very precise, and understood exactly who we needed. Out of the three candidates he put in front of us, we ended up hiring two.”
“Five stars. Verified employer review on SEEK.”
The Salary Reality
Almost nobody in Australian property publishes pay. We do — every range above is dated 2026, base and on-target earnings split out, state differences flagged where they matter.
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