Estate Agency Branch Manager

Worth Recruiting - Property Industry Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Ownership

Career development

Training

Impactful leadership

Job summary

Worth Recruiting - Property Industry Recruitment is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead a residential estate agency team and drive performance across sales and lettings. This hands-on role requires ambition, strong leadership, and a proven track record in estate agency to deliver exceptional customer experience.

You will oversee branch operations, motivate the team, win new instructions and develop business opportunities while maintaining high service standards and meeting commercial

Qualifications

• Residential estate agency experience required.
• Proven track record in achieving targets.
• Experience managing a property team.
• Knowledge of property legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the branch, covering residential sales and lettings.
• Lead, motivate and develop the team, set objectives and monitor performance.
• Generate new business, win sales and lettings instructions, grow market share.
• Build and maintain relationships with buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants and clients.
• Monitor income, expenditure, sales figures and targets to maximise profitability.
• Ensure all activities comply with current legislation, regulations and procedures.

Skills

Estate agency exp

Branch management

Leadership

Negotiation

Compliance knowledge

Commercial awareness

Client relationships

Job description

An experienced Branch Manager is required to lead and develop a residential estate agency team. This is a hands‑on management position for an ambitious property professional with strong leadership skills and a successful track record in estate agency.

Job Title: Branch Manager

Location: Bedford, MK40

Salary: OTE £55,000 per annum

Position: Permanent – Full Time

Reference: WR99271

You will oversee all aspects of branch operations, driving performance across both sales and lettings, winning new instructions and developing business opportunities.

You will lead and motivate the team, build strong client relationships, maintain high service standards and ensure the branch achieves its commercial objectives while delivering an excellent customer experience.

What's in it for you (Benefits):

• Competitive salary with additional commission and performance‑related earning potential
• Opportunity to take ownership of branch performance and business development
• Career development and progression within a growing property business
• Supportive management structure with ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to lead, develop and make a real impact within an established team

The Company:

• Independent estate agency operating under a recognised national property brand
• Provides a comprehensive range of residential sales, lettings and property management services
• Focuses on delivering professional advice, excellent customer service and building lasting client relationships

What you'll be doing (Key Responsibilities) as a Branch Manager:

• Managing the overall day‑to‑day operation of the branch, overseeing both residential sales and lettings
• Leading, motivating and developing the team, setting objectives and monitoring individual and branch performance
• Generating new business, winning sales and lettings instructions and identifying opportunities to increase market share
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants and prospective clients
• Monitoring branch income, expenditure, sales figures and performance targets to maximise profitability
• Ensuring all branch activities meet current legislation, industry regulations and company procedures while maintaining excellent service standards

What our client is looking for (Skills & Experience):

• Proven experience within residential estate agency, ideally in a senior negotiator or branch management position
• Strong working knowledge of both residential sales and lettings
• Successful track record in winning instructions, generating new business and achieving sales targets
• Previous experience managing, motivating and developing a property team
• Good understanding of relevant property legislation, compliance requirements and industry best practice
• Commercially aware with the ability to monitor performance, identify opportunities and drive branch profitability
• Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership and relationship‑building skills