Key details
Location: Shawlands, Glasgow
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours)
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Branch Manager to oversee our Shawlands office. This is a senior management role focused on providing clear direction, supporting branch performance, strengthening local market presence, and ensuring the team delivers exceptional client service, while staying close enough to the day-to-day to step in and support where needed.
About you
The successful candidate will bring strong residential agency experience, sound commercial judgement and excellent people leadership, with the ability to guide the team, oversee standards and take a practical, hands-on approach to driving growth across the local market.
You’ll be an ambitious, commercially minded property professional who enjoys leading from the front. Confident, credible and relationship-focused, you’ll know how to build trust with clients, motivate a team and identify opportunities to grow market share.
This role would suit someone who combines strong leadership with a practical, hands-on style. You’ll be comfortable setting direction, supporting day-to-day performance and stepping in where needed to help the team deliver outstanding results. Positive, organised and solutions-focused, you’ll take pride in creating a collaborative branch culture and delivering an excellent client experience.
Key responsibilities
Leadership and Team Manageme nt Lead and develop a high-performing branch team, providing visible day-to-day support where needed
Build a positive culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
Recruit, mentor and support team members
Business Development & Growth Drive instructions, market share and fee income through both leadership and practical involvement
Build strong relationships with clients, introducers and local contacts
Identify revenue opportunities and strengthen local presence
Work with the marketing team to drive local initiatives, campaigns and community engagement
Market Knowledge Oversee instruction generation and actively support the team in converting opportunities
Use strong local market knowledge to guide pricing, marketing strategy and saleability discussion
Monitor local market trends, competitor activity and buyer demand
Client Experience Ensure a first-class client experience, stepping in personally on key matters where appropriate
Manage key relationships and complex client matters
Maintain clear, responsive and professional communication
Drive satisfaction, repeat business and referrals
Financial Performance Deliver profitability, fee income and market share targets
Monitor KPIs, identify performance gaps and support the team in taking practical action
Manage budgets, resources and operational costs
Maximise cross-referrals across the wider business
Compliance and Governance Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and company requirements
Maintain strong record keeping, AML compliance and risk management
Promote best practice and consistency across branch activity
Key requirements
Essential Significant experience within residential estate agency
Proven track record of growing market share and branch performance
Strong local market knowledge and sound commercial judgement
Demonstrable leadership and people management experience
Commercially astute with a strong focus on results
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Full UK driving licence
Desirable Experience leading a high-performing residential branch
Valuation experience would be advantageous
Established network within the Glasgow and Southside property market.
Experience operating at a senior management level
Competencies
Collaboration
Customer Focus
Communication
Problem Solving & Innovation
Planning & Organising
Positive Mindset
Negotiation
Business Development
Decision Making
People Management
How to apply
If this sounds like your next move, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter telling us a little about yourself, and why you think you'd be a great fit for the role.Branch Manager / Associate Director – Rettie And Co | Job.bo