Due to continued growth and expansion, our client, a highly regarded and forward-thinking estate agency, is seeking an Area Director to oversee operations across Essex. This is an exciting time to join the business, as they continue to scale their innovative, remote-working model and strengthen their presence across the region. This role offers a genuine opportunity not to be missed for an ambitious and driven individual looking to make a real impact. You will be responsible for leading, growing, and developing a high-performing team, playing a pivotal role in driving performance, supporting business growth, and building a successful network of remote Sales Valuers, without the constraints of a traditional branch structure. The successful Area Director will be offered:

Market-leading salary of up to £55,000 OTE of up to £95,000 per annum Car allowance or company car Flexible, remote-first working 5-day working week Opportunity to play a key role in a growing, modern estate agency model

As an Area Director, your duties will be:

Drive revenue, profitability, and market share across your area Attract, recruit, and successfully onboard high-quality talent Identify and capitalise on growth opportunities Lead, inspire, and performance-manage a remote team of estate agency professionals Maintain exceptional levels of customer service and client satisfaction Increase instructions, conversion rates, and overall business performance Conduct regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, and team meetings Build and nurture relationships with local partners and stakeholders Ensure consistent processes, systems, and best practices are followed Support, coach, and mentor new starters, particularly during their first 90 days Act as a key brand ambassador within your region Manage escalations, complex transactions, and customer issues effectively Build and maintain a strong pipeline of future team members Promote and embed a strong compliance-first culture Support and drive marketing and business development activity Foster a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative team culture Ensure full compliance with industry regulations, AML, and GDPR

To be considered for the Area Director role, you must have:

Proven leadership experience within estate agency Strong commercial awareness and results-driven mindset Excellent communication and people management skills Ability to coach, influence, and develop others Experience in recruiting and training new members of staff Experience within hybrid or self-employed agency models Self-motivated and target-driven Comfortable working remotely with autonomy A natural leader who builds trust and drives performance Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment

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