Branch Manager / Associate Director

Blake Search Partners; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Branch Profit Share

Pension

Job summary

Blake Search Partners is seeking a Branch Manager / Associate Director for the Dublin 1 hybrid office. You will lead the Dublin City Centre branch, overseeing residential sales, valuations, lettings, and growth of the branch.

You will mentor a team of negotiators, manage conveyancing relationships, develop marketing strategies, and drive branch performance to deliver outcomes. PSRA licence required, 5+ years in the Dublin market, driving licence.

Qualifications

• PSRA Licence (Category B & C) is essential.
• 5+ years' experience in residential sales, with Dublin market networks.
• Full clean driving licence and own vehicle.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with a results-driven approach.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, CRM systems and digital marketing tools.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the branch's performance, managing all aspects of residential property sales from appraisal through to sale completion.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of sales negotiators, setting targets and supporting their professional growth.
• Oversee the conveyancing process and manage relationships with all stakeholders throughout the sales process.
• Conduct property valuations and maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends to inform branch strategy.
• Drive new business development, identifying and pitching for opportunities to grow the branch's market share.
• Develop and execute marketing strategy for the branch, leveraging the company's online presence through video and social media campaigns.
• Oversee residential lettings activity within the branch, ensuring service and performance.
• Drive growth of the branch's property management portfolio, advising clients on services available.
• Monitor and report on branch performance, budgets and KPIs, providing updates to senior management.
• Contribute to wider business strategy and the growth of the Dublin operation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship management

Commercial awareness

Education

PSRA Licence (Category B & C)

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Branch Manager / Associate Director

Location: Dublin 1 (Hybrid)

Salary: €50,000 per annum + Commission + Branch Profit Share + Pension

The Company

An exciting opportunity to join a boutique estate agency in Dublin. Our client is renowned for its expertise in Dublin's residential and investment markets, with over 30 years' experience in the property industry.

The company is currently expanding and has recently opened its second branch in Dublin City Centre. They also have offices in Limerick, Galway and Athlone and employ over 90 people across these locations.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced property professional to take on a leadership role, managing the day-to-day running of the Dublin City Centre branch. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to clients and a mentor to their team, using their expert knowledge and leadership skills to drive branch performance and deliver successful outcomes for all stakeholders.

Notably, this role comes with a profit share on the branch's performance which is rare in residential sales roles. They offer the successful candidate a genuine stake in the growth and success they're helping to build.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the branch's performance, managing all aspects of residential property sales from appraisal through to sale completion.


• Lead, mentor and develop a team of sales negotiators, setting targets and supporting their professional growth.


• Oversee the conveyancing process and manage relationships with all stakeholders throughout the sales process.


• Conduct property valuations and maintain deep, up-to-date knowledge of market trends to inform branch strategy.


• Drive new business development, identifying and pitching for opportunities to grow the branch's market share.


• Develop and execute marketing strategy for the branch, leveraging the company's online presence through compelling video and social media campaigns.


• Oversee residential lettings activity within the branch, ensuring a high level of service and commercial performance.


• Drive the growth of the branch's property management portfolio, identifying opportunities to win new business and advising clients on the services available.


• Monitor and report on branch performance, budgets and KPIs, providing regular updates to senior management.


• Contribute to wider business strategy and play an active role in the continued growth of the company's Dublin operation.

Key Requirements

• PSRA Licence (Category B & C - essential).


• 5+ years' experience in residential sales, including proven experience and networks in the Dublin market.


• Full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle.


• Excellent leadership and people management skills.


• Strong commercial awareness with a results-driven approach and the confidence to take ownership of branch performance.


• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.


• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, CRM systems and digital marketing tools.