Office Manager
Full-time. Permanent.
Our client forms part of a group of companies which consist of 10 sales and lettings branches across the North East which and continues to grow faster than any other agent in the area. Launched back in 2008 with the vision of creating a company which would give property clients the best possible standards of service. Since then, they have always focused on how they can do everything better for the most important people in our business - their clients and their team. They set out to treat people with professionalism, respect, unfailing honesty and ultimately to help achieve their goals when it comes to selling their home.
What are they looking for?
They are looking to recruit an experienced and competent Office Manager to continue to lead the branch and its fantastic team at Hexham. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate who will be responsible for dealing with valuing, listing, sales progression, and most importantly leading the branch and its staff to be the best it can be. A proven track in estate agency and in particular valuing is essential, although full training will be provided. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, be target driven, be able to close a sale and have a flexible approach and a positive can-do attitude.
If you want a 9-5 job to pass the time of day please do NOT apply, our clients are looking for someone who wants to meet a challenge head on and has a hunger to be the best.
What's in it for you?
Although the company has grown rapidly over the last 5 years and continues to do so, they have never lost that family-orientated culture. Although they have a corporate edge driven by procedures and policies, they believe our staff are their biggest asset and therefore you can expect to be feel more than just another number and instead you will be very much part of the family. You will benefit from additional leave for birthdays as well as additional leave for longevity of service. They have monthly awards where they acknowledge and reward those shining stars of their organization as well as an annual awards day where they celebrate their successes and more importantly their people. They believe knowledge is key and therefore every employee had access to vocational qualifications as well as in house training and development. They offer attractive performance related bonuses.
A day in the life of a Office Manager
You will start your day with a morning meeting with the rest of your team
You will follow up on your valuations and have a keen eye for new business generation
You will work to targets around listing's and conversion rates
You will actively prospect for new business
You will list new properties onto our CRM software
You will monitor business generation and targets for your branch and staff
You will lead, motivate and inspire your team to be the best they can be
You will need a full, clean driving licence and use of your own car (paid at 45p per mile for all business miles).
The job is subject to suitable references. The hours required are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday as well as every other Saturday, from 9am -12pm.
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company events
On-site parking