Branch Manager - Estate Agency

Barrows & Forrester Property Group Ltd ,
Birmingham, West Midlands
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £28,000 per annum

Overview

Branch Manager £28,000 to £30,000 per annum basic commission car allowance Industry beating commission package Birmingham Do you have experience in an estate agents within the last 12 months and are you looking for a change? Would you love to be at the forefront of Birmingham and the property sector? One of Birmingham’s most well-known, respected, successful and dominant independent estate agency firms. We deal with a range of property prices, and with both sales and lettings divisions. We have a fantastic opportunity for you to get involved with a business that is looking to grow significantly, build a team from the ground up and change the face of estate agency across Birmingham - and you will be leading on all our key goals to make it all happen and make a real name for yourself across the sector and the region. A foreword thinking and dynamic estate agency is looking for hands-on people with a different outlook and strong communication skills to join their existing team of passionate, expert Branch Manager with their unique approach to marketing the business to clients. We’re a fast-paced, fun and exciting group where team culture means everything and drives everything we do. We’re outgoing and adventurous as we look to do everything differently to any competitors and we are constantly out on the Birmingham business and networking scene as we look to win new clients. You will have a fantastic opportunity to source new business opportunities across B2B and B2C marketing including investors, landlords and developers. We don’t just want you to be Branch Manager, we want you to become the face of all things Birmingham across the community. Do you have experience in the property sector? Do you love to talk to people from all walks of life? Are you experienced in generating new business? Do you like a mixture of office based and off site meetings? Would you like to work for a fast growing agency which is currently taking the market by storm? Do you want insight into the future of estate agency marketing? We pay our Branch Manager an excellent basic package which rises once you prove your commitment after the probationary period. Our commission package is one of the best in the market and we constantly analyse this to make sure our loyal and stable agents and negotiators are getting what they deserve. Are you transparent, honest and upfront? Can you manage expectations effectively? Are you able to build strong relationships? Do you have exemplary customer communication skills? Do you insist on going the extra mile for your clients? We are an award-winning business with locations across the Midlands. We have huge growth plans and lots of residential sales and lettings we manage on a daily basis. Because of our varied specialisms, there is plenty of scope for you to progress as the business grows in our rapidly expanding residential, letting or sales teams. If you can build strong rapport, negotiate, persuade and influence people, then we want to talk to you TODAY. This is a field-based role so UK driver’s licence and own vehicle is essential. It is essential you have a demonstrable track record as an estate agent or letting role, ideally in the Birmingham area, with a sound knowledge of the property sector, as well as excellent communication and presentation skills. In particular we require our agents to be comfortable on camera for creating client site particulars on video. Job Description Entry level experience/qualifications Must have recent estate agency experience in a senior operational or managerial role Local knowledge is favourable but not essential Responsibilities Setting targets for the office including each of the estate agents personal monthly/annual targets Dealing with any training and development needs to ensure property sales are maximised Attend to valuations as and when required Liaise with company directors and feedback any information based on office performance and discuss strategies to improve turnover Conduct weekly meetings with staff to ensure all relevant communication has been carried over Assist in maintaining excellent relationships with landlords and buyers to ensure referrals and repeat business Generate new business through marketing, networking, developers, landlords etc Objective As a Branch Manager it is your objective to maximise property sales by developing your team, creating and implementing new marketing material. You will have the responsibility to increase revenue and profitability through the developing, nurturing and guiding your team to reach targets in a broad range of disciplines including listings, sales and financial services. To increase office turnover by monitoring PL and ensuring all team members are working to their fullest potential. Skills Must have previous estate agency experience managing a team of estate agents Experience in the local area is preferred but not essential A strong track record sourcing new businesses and opportunities to generate income Must have excellent communication and presentation skills Able to work in a fast paced, high pressured environment Able to identify any training needs and address them with all staff members Salary/Bonus details £28,000 to £30,000 per annum basic commission car allowance Industry beating commission package