Business Development Manager

Overview Are you seeking your next opportunity in Estate Agency? We are currently looking for a Business Development Manager to manage a team of up to 10 Personal Move Assistants in our Colchester Head Office.The role offers a basic salary between £25,000 and £27,000 per annum, depending on sales management experience plus a 10% override on your team's commission (uncapped).About UsSpicerhaart is one of the leading estate agency groups in the UK. Our independent residential sales and lettings network, which is the biggest in the UK, is made up of our seven established estate agencies in England - haart, Chewton Rose, Felicity J Lord, Haybrook, Howards, butters john bee and Darlows.We also provide conveyancing and legal services, and offer financial services through our Just Mortgages* division.*Just Mortgages is a trading name of Just Mortgages Direct Ltd, an appointed representative of Openwork Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Business Development Manager is responsible for delivery of team KPI targets, by securing new listing opportunities through proactive customer contact.They are responsible for TNT’s & elevating their colleague’s performances.Driving the sales process; attracting, winning and retaining business whilst representing and promoting the company’s brand values and core beliefs as well as demonstrating our core competencies and behaviours. Also ensuring the timely completion of all administration duties from their regional branch requests.Operating policies, processes and systems in line with company standards.Engaging and building relationships with branch managers and regionals across all divisions and businesses.Managing colleagues and their performance through regular 1:1’s, and performance reviews. Conduct any return to works as and when needed.Responsible for delivering administration to branch network and support to regionals.Being a role model employee and responsible for delivering new starter inductions.Key Skills and ExperienceWorks well with others to create a team spirit and an enjoyable working environmentDelivers outstanding customer service by exceeding customer expectationsFocuses on results to deliver business successDemonstrates commercial awarenessFollows company standards and procedures including Val Standards and CAP safeEmbraces responsibility and accountabilityDemonstrates professionalism, honesty and integrityDemonstrates effective decision making and problem solving skillsTakes initiative and is able to innovateDemonstrates a thirst for developmentDemonstrates an ability to communicate effectively with & create trusting relationships with customers, suppliers, communities and each otherDemonstrates role model behaviours, is under company attendance and time keeping triggers.The RewardsA basic salary between £25,000-£27,000 per annum depending on sales management experience Plus 10% override of your teams commission which is also uncappedYou will be part of the company Elevate schemeDedicated training from day 1 with ongoing coaching and development to help you build your career at SpicerhaartLocation and working hoursThis role is based at our head office; Spicerhaart, Colwyn House, Sheepen Place, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LD.The working hours are on a rota shift pattern covering both early and late shifts; Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Monday to Friday 11am to 8pm. 1 in 3 Weekends, with a day off in lieu the following week.Finer DetailsWe are currently conducting our selection process using video software. To be eligible to proceed in our recruitment process, you will need:Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK (in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006)We’ll need evidence of your right to work in the UK, in the form of:Passport/Birth CertificateWe will also needProof of AddressNational Insurance