Branch Manager

Primary Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Recruitment, retention and training of sales associates to build productivity.
• Supervise the sales associates and support staff.
• Provide leadership surrounding the support of affiliated businesses.
• Responsible for the strong fiscal management of the office profit and loss.
• Comply with Long & Foster Policies and Procedures.
• Create and maintain an efficient, profitable and productive operation with a professional office atmosphere.
• Aid associates with sales/performance related problems.
• Actively promote affiliated Company businesses and work to increase the capture rate of the affiliates.
• Participate in community activities, local and state Board of Realtors.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business related field with advanced professional management training; or equivalent work experience and knowledge.
• Experience: Six+ years of demonstrated managerial and supervisory experience with a minimum of Three+ years of Real Estate Experience/background. Prior supervisory/management experience is preferable as is experience in the location where the office is located. Extensive 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.
• Knowledge and Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership abilities; sound human-relational skills involved in recruiting, training and managing performance of people; conflict/change management skills. Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple issues and projects concurrently. Strong organizational skills with a high degree of quality and detail orientation. High degree of integrity; knowledgeable of the technical skills related to real estate; must possess financial skills to manage the operational budget. Ability to work independently and under extreme deadline pressure; resourceful and action-oriented. Ability to define and shape strategy, yet possess a strong tactical orientation in order to obtain results.