Branch Manager

Long & Foster Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Vacation (PTO)

Job summary

Long & Foster Inc. is seeking a Branch Manager in Chesapeake, VA to oversee office management and drive productivity among sales associates. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree along with a minimum of six years of managerial experience, including at least three years in real estate. Key responsibilities include recruitment, training, fiscal management, and community engagement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

The position requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as being a licensed Realtor.

Qualifications

• Six+ years of managerial and supervisory experience with at least three years in Real Estate.
• Licensed Realtor and broker with required continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Manage office operations including recruitment and training of staff.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Promote affiliated company businesses.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Leadership abilities

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Organizational skills

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business related field or equivalent work experience

Job description

Location: VA-Chesapeake-GrassfieldP, 644 Grassfield Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23322, USA

Under the general direction of the Regional Manager, the Branch Manager performs a variety of management functions related to the operation of our sales office that are important to the success of the company.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all phases of office management, including recruitment, retention, and training of sales associates to build productivity, supervising the sales associates and support staff.
• Provide leadership in support of affiliated businesses and is responsible for strong fiscal management of the office profit and loss.
• Ensure compliance with Long & Foster Policies and Procedures.
• Create and maintain an efficient, profitable and productive operation with a professional office atmosphere; assist associates with sales/performance related problems.
• Actively promote affiliated Company businesses and work to increase the capture rate of the affiliates.
• Actively promote affiliated Company businesses and work to increase the capture rate of the affiliates.
• Actively participate in community activities, local and state Board of Realtors, so the Company will be viewed in the best possible light by clients, sales associates, competitors, and the public within the branch office location.
• Perform other related duties of a comparable type as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field with advanced professional management training; or equivalent work experience and knowledge.

Experience:

• Six+ years of demonstrated managerial and supervisory experience with a minimum of Three+ years of Real Estate Experience/background.
• Prior supervisory/management experience is preferable as is experience in the location where the office is located.
• Extensive experience in handling real estate transactions; knowledge of legal obligations of Realtors under state and federal laws, Department of Commerce Rules & Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership abilities; sound human-relational skills involved in recruiting, training and managing performance of people; conflict/change management skills.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple issues and projects concurrently. Strong organizational skills with a high degree of quality and detail orientation.
• High degree of integrity; knowledge of technical skills related to real estate; must possess financial skills to manage the operational budget.
• Ability to work independently and under extreme deadline pressure; resourceful and action-oriented.
• Ability to define and shape strategy, yet possess a strong tactical orientation in order to obtain results.

Other (licenses, certifications, schedule flexibility/OT, travel, etc.):

• Must be a licensed Realtor and broker with continuing education credits in real estate and management.
• Must have real estate experience and a license consistent with the regulations in the state where the office is located.
• Must meet all continuing education requirements necessary to maintain the license.

We offer a full suite of benefits including Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation (PTO), 401(k) with employer match, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.