Assistant Sales Manager

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the sales manager in recruiting, selecting, training and motivating sales associates and support staff for the successful performance of the branch office and to contribute to fulfilling the company objectives.
• Provide leadership in all support and sales associate areas to assure accomplishment of position objectives.
• May be assigned supervisory responsibilities, including employee safety, selection and development of employees, employee counseling and motivation, and salary administration.
• In partnership with the sales manager, develop, recommend and implement programs and long-range objectives designed to enhance the business strategy and enable it to achieve its goals relative to profitability, cost control and organizational effectiveness with regard to new construction, market share, existing home sales and other issues, as appropriate.
• Track sales revenue, number of customers, accountability of sales associates and their production, and district market share.
• Aid in the administration of the department budget and reporting the work performed within the department.
• Provide effective and efficient working conditions, space, equipment and an environment that will maximize the effectiveness of sales associates and employees in accomplishing the objectives of the branch office.
• Participate in community activities, local and state Board of Realtors so that the company will be viewed in the best possible light by clients, sales associates, competitors and the public within the branch office location.
• Serve as the Sales Manager in his/her absence.
• May assist with regional recruiting including: career night presentation mailings, advertisement development, recruiting materials and interviewing.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field; or equivalent knowledge and work experience.
• Experience: Two plus years of real estate experience, including supervisory/management experience.
• Knowledge and Skills: Experience in handling real estate transactions; knowledge of legal obligations of Realtors under state and federal laws, Department of Commerce Rules & Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics. Strong computer experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills. Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Detail oriented. Project management skills, ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently under deadline pressure. Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities. High degree of integrity.