Area Manager

Connells; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Area Manager at a forward-thinking company, where you will oversee residential sales branches in the Devon region. This role is perfect for a driven leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about inspiring teams to achieve exceptional results. You will be part of a Senior Management Team during a period of growth, focusing on maximizing employee engagement, driving financial performance, and expanding market share. If you're ready to take on this challenge and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

Generous Staff Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in managing high-performing teams.
• Strong track record in customer-focused roles within service-driven industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams to ensure high performance across branches.
• Drive financial performance and monitor key business indicators.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Customer Focus

P&L Accountability

Strategic Business Growth

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven Area Manager to join Connells covering 9 branches in the Devon region. This role offers a competitive basic salary & OTE alongside a company car or car allowance and generous staff benefits.

About the Role

As an Area Manager, you will lead and oversee residential sales branches, inspiring and managing the teams within your region. Your focus will be on driving performance, fostering collaboration, and delivering exceptional results. This is a chance to be part of our Senior Management Team within Connells branch network—joining us at an exciting time of growth and opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Leading, coaching, and developing your teams to ensure high performance across all branches.
2. Maximising employee engagement through proactive recruitment, action planning, and retention strategies.
3. Driving financial performance, monitoring key business indicators, and ensuring income targets are met.
4. Taking decisive action to improve underperforming branches.
5. Expanding market share through strategic business growth initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

1. A proven leader with experience building and managing high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
2. A customer-focused professional with a track record of success in estate agency, retail, or a service-driven industry.
3. A commercially astute leader with experience in P&L accountability and business growth.
4. Someone who is inspirational, approachable, and adaptable, with the ability to drive meaningful change.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you’re looking for your next step in Senior Management within Estate Agency, we want to hear from you! Apply today with your CV or reach out to find out more.

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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