Area Manager

Connells Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading estate agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee branch performance and drive team engagement. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in leading high-performing teams, strong commercial acumen, and significant P&L responsibility. This role offers a competitive salary, company car or allowance, and generous benefits, with a chance for career progression.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Generous staff benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with significant P&L responsibility.
• Ability to influence and inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of branch performance.
• Coach and manage branch managers to maximize performance.
• Drive employee engagement through recruitment and development.
• Monitor and report on regional P&L to meet income targets.
• Implement strategies to boost market share.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Team Development

Change Management

Job description

As Area Manager, you'll oversee all aspects of branch performance, ensuring teams are motivated, engaged, and achieving their targets. You will:

• Coach, develop, and manage branch managers and their teams to maximise performance
• Drive employee engagement through proactive recruitment, retention, and development
• Monitor and report on your region's P&L, ensuring income targets are achieved and exceeded
• Implement strategies to boost market share and identify new business growth opportunities
• Take decisive action to support underperforming branches and maintain profitability across the region
  
  We're looking for a proven leader with:
• Experience leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, target-driven estate agency or similar environment
• Strong commercial acumen with significant P&L responsibility
• Ability to influence, inspire, and lead change with humility and approachability
• A track record of driving growth and exceeding targets
  
  Competitive basic salary with substantial OTE potential
• Company car or car allowance
• Generous staff benefits and career progression opportunities