Job description
National Estate Agency Director
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced estate agency director to step into a national role covering 14 offices across Scotland. At least 5 years experience in a similar role is required and whilst the head office is based in Aberdeen, applications across Scotland will be considered. Knowledge of Reapit would be a huge advantage.
£110k basic plus commission/bonus.
Current role and responsibilities
* Direct and indirect management of the firm's national network of 14 offices across Scotland (Estate agency) including the major cities of Aberdeen , Edinburgh ,Glasgow ,Perth and Stirling.
* Managing the staffing solution including overseeing recruitment , training and regular one to ones with managers and key estate agency staff .
* A key stakeholder and driver in terms of developing , managing and promoting the firms estate agency model both externally and internally .
* Liaising with the management team and partners of the firm in agreeing annual budgets , targets and monetary controls in relation both to individual cost centres and firm wide .
* Working with the partners and managers across the network to ensure delivery of the pre-agreed targets and where possible further develop growth and market share across all regions.
* Motivate and encourage the estate agency staff across the network to perform to the highest of standards and to meet the standards of professionalism expected by the firm.
* A driver in assisting and supporting the managers and staff across all offices and regions to achieve bonus whether that be as individuals or as part of a team .
* Manage the collation of regular MI reports and reporting on monthly and annual performance to branch managers , partners and the management team.
* Organising and reporting on half annual mystery audits carried out across the office network.
* Ensuring full adherence to the firms risk management , regulatory and compliance controls and processes.
* A conduit in bonding and supporting other areas of the business which are closely linked with estate agency including conveyancing , mortgages and leasing to ensure a strong , joined up and targeted approach across all sectors.
* A valuable contributor and presence at essential internal meetings including front line solicitor meetings ( property) ,national branch manager meetings , staff and salary review meetings , half annual general meetings as well as regular attendance for campaign and strategy marketing meetings.
* Marketing . Brings to the table an awareness of what our competitors are doing in the marketplace and what tools or ideas are needed to compete and to keep the firm ahead of the competition across all regions within the country . A strong focus not only on traditional marketing solutions but digital and website too.
* Ensuring adherence and development across the office network of the firms preferred systems and processes ( familiarity of Reapit our proprietary software package is not essential but certainly an advantage).
* Managing supplier relationships essential to the running of the firm business including Reapit , property portals such as Rightmove , Solicitor Property centres and Residential surveyors .
* Clients . Being the first point of contact particularly with residential house builders and developer clients seeking guidance in relation to new housing developments , PX schemes or individual projects .
* Media representation . The firm are constantly approached for comment or opinion in relation to a variety of matters from changes in the law , interest rates , budgets and market conditions both regionally and nationally . Liaising with our PR team and representing the firm as a recognised expert in the field of residential property.
* People matter . Discussing , agreeing and assisting with the implementation of new policies along with the management team /HR , designed to improve and further develop the working conditions of our staff and teams across the network.
* Business social . Attending internal firm events but further representing the firm on occasion at business breakfasts , client and supplier events and networking opportunities
