Branch Manager

Pear Recruitment - Branch Manager
Location - Aldgate
Salary - £50,000 OTE £85 ,000
Hours - 9am - 6pm
No need to drive 

Our client is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead our residential Sales & Lettings business from our Aldgate office.

The successful candidate will need to be an expert prospector, working to build and maintain the office's database of landlords and vendors to identify opportunities and generate market appraisals. In addition to winning new business, they will be expected to deliver exceptional service to our clients across Aldgate and the surrounding areas.

Their Aldgate office works closely with our neighbouring offices providing excellent cross-selling opportunities and access to one of London's strongest local property networks.

If you are an ambitious property professional looking to progress your career within a market-leading independent agency, we would love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

• To lead and grow an established office


• A respected independent brand with a strong Central London presence


• Access to a substantial applicant and prospect database


• Ongoing career development opportunities


• Achievable targets and earnings


• Support from an experienced management team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven experience within residential estate agency, ideally in Central London


• A strong track record of generating market appraisals and winning instructions.


• Comprehensive knowledge of lettings legislation and compliance matters


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills


• Strong organisational and time management skills


• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify new business opportunities


• A proactive, self-motivated and enthusiastic attitude


• High levels of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail

Key Responsibilities

Growing the Lettings Portfolio

• Maintain, build and actively work the company's landlord prospecting database


• Identify opportunities to convert vendors from sales instructions and prospecting.


• Generate and convert valuation opportunities


• Work towards agreed Portfolio Addition targets.

Sales & Vendor Management

• Conduct market appraisals and provide expert advice to vendors


• Carry out viewings when required and negotiate offers


• Agree sales and oversee transactions through to completion


• Maintain regular communication with vendors throughout the sales process

Lettings & Landlord Management

• Conduct market appraisals and provide expert advice to landlords


• Carry out viewings when required and negotiate offers


• Agree lets and oversee transactions through to move-in


• Maintain regular communication with landlords throughout the lettings process

Marketing

• Undertake regular canvassing and market intelligence activities


• Attend local networking events and build relationships within the community


• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the local market


• Promote the success of each transaction.


• Ensure listings, websites and office displays are accurate and up to date

Compliance & Administration

• Ensure all Terms of Business, Anti-Money Laundering checks and compliance requirements are completed


• Maintain accurate records within the Reapit CRM system


• Report any potential complaints or issues to a Director at the earliest opportunity

Office & Team Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Directors and HR to train new staff and apprentices to assist with sales and lettings viewings and transactions.


• Ensure company records, forms and internal administration are kept up to date


• Work collaboratively with the other offices to maximise cross-selling opportunities


• Maintain high standards of presentation within the office and support a positive and professional culture.


• Work flexible hours when required, including occasional evening appointments


• Work with HR to ensure time-off and rotas are managed and the office staffed at all times.

If you are interested in this role and would like to know more, please email your CV or telephone us on a strictly private and confidential basis for an informal discussion.

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Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to each applicant individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days, you may assume you have not been selected at this time - but please do apply for anything you feel you are suitable for and thank you for your interest in PEAR Recruitment.

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