Head of Residential Sales Estate Agency Up to £50,000 Basic + Bonus Partnership Opportunity
Experienced in residential estate agency leadership, with a proven track record of driving growth, leading high-performing teams, and delivering strong commercial results?
We're recruiting for a Head of Residential Sales to join a highly respected independent property business with an established presence across Norfolk.
This is a senior-level opportunity for an ambitious and commercially focused estate agency professional to take ownership of a successful residential division, drive business performance, and influence the strategic direction of a growing business. With a genuine pathway towards Partnership, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact and progress into business ownership.
The Role
As Head of Residential Sales, you will:
- Lead the strategic direction and growth of the Residential Estate Agency division
- Drive revenue, profitability, market share, and new business opportunities across the region
- Champion the brand and maintain exceptional service standards across all offices
- Generate new instructions through business development, market appraisals, and client relationships
- Lead, mentor, and develop Residential Managers and branch teams
- Monitor departmental and branch performance, implementing strategies to achieve business objectives and budget targets
- Recruit, train, and develop staff, ensuring consistent standards and processes across the division
- Work collaboratively with other departments to maximise cross-referrals and identify new revenue opportunities
- Lead marketing initiatives to strengthen the firm's local market presence and reputation
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry regulations, and best practice
- Chair management meetings, review performance data, and deliver clear leadership across the residential operation
Head of Residential Sales Requirements
- Significant leadership experience within Residential Estate Agency, ideally at Area Manager, Regional Manager, Head of Residential, Divisional Director, or equivalent level
- Proven track record of driving revenue growth, increasing market share, and improving business performance
- Strong people management skills, with experience leading managers and developing high-performing teams
- Commercially astute, with the ability to develop and implement effective business strategies
- Experience winning instructions, generating new business, and building strong client relationships
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong understanding of estate agency legislation, compliance, and industry best practice
- Results-driven, proactive, and comfortable balancing strategic leadership with operational involvement
- A confident and inspiring leader who leads by example and drives high standards
What's on Offer?
- Basic salary up to £50,000
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Genuine Partnership opportunity with long-term career progression
- Generous holiday allowance, increasing with length of service
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Professional memberships and CPD support, where applicable
- Opportunity to lead a well-established and highly respected independent property business
Head of Residential Sales in England employer: GCB Recruitment
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