Branch Manager

Humphrey & Kirk; Shanklin; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent estate agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to oversee performance and profitability. Responsibilities include leading the team, managing profit margins, and providing expert advice. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in residential estate agency, strong valuing skills, and a passion for customer service. This role offers a competitive basic salary of £29,000 with realistic earnings of £45,000 and benefits including a company car, profit share, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Profit share scheme

33 days paid holiday

Private healthcare

Structured career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's experience within residential estate agency including valuing experience.
• Proof of converting valuations into instructions and sales.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage branch profitability and drive business growth.
• Lead, motivate, and develop your team.
• Provide professional estate agency advice.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship-building

Sales conversion

Valuing experience

Proactive approach

Customer service

Job description

As Branch Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance, profitability, and reputation of the branch. You will lead from the front, setting high standards and ensuring the business continues to grow and perform at a high level.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the face of the business locally, providing professional estate agency and valuing advice
• Managing branch profitability and driving sustained business growth
• Leading, motivating, and developing your team through regular meetings, coaching, and performance management
• Generating new leads and business opportunities to increase market share
• Carrying out property valuations and consistently winning instructions
• Ensuring vendors achieve the best possible price for their property
• Keeping up to date with local market trends and positioning yourself as a trusted property expert
• Working closely with your team to match properties with buyers and maximise results

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced estate agency professional to step into a Branch Manager position with a well‑established and highly respected name in the local property market. This role is suited exclusively to candidates with a proven background in residential property, who are ready to lead a branch, drive performance, and deliver outstanding customer service. This is a rewarding opportunity for a confident leader with strong valuing experience who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is motivated by results, growth, and team development. This role is open only to experienced estate agency professionals. You will need to demonstrate:

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year's experience within residential estate agency, including valuing experience
• A proven track record of converting valuations into instructions and sales
• Strong leadership and relationship‑building skills
• A proactive, enthusiastic, and target‑driven approach
• The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment
• A genuine passion for guiding clients through their home‑moving journey
• A strong work ethic aligned with values of courtesy, honesty, trust, and respect

Compensation and Benefits

• Basic salary of £29,000 per annum
• Realistic on‑target earnings of £45,000, with uncapped commission
• Company car or car allowance up to £4,000
• Profit share scheme
• Holiday commission
• 33 days paid holiday, plus an additional day off for your birthday
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private healthcare
• Employee assistance programme
• Company rewards, incentives, and structured career progression
• Paid charitable event entry fees

Working Pattern

• Five days per week
• Some Saturdays required (two Saturdays worked, one Saturday off)

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estate Agent, Valuer, or Assistant Manager looking to progress into a Branch Manager role with a company that genuinely invests in its people and rewards performance.