Job Title: Assistant Branch Manager
Location: Clapham
Brand: Portico
Salary: up to £49,000 OTE
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, every third Saturday 10am to 2pm
About Portico:
Portico Estate Agents is a leading London-based property agency, offering expert sales, lettings, and property management services. Acquired by the broader LRG in 2021, we benefit from the strength and resources of one of the UK’s largest property groups while maintaining our local expertise and customer-focused approach. At Portico, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, innovative solutions, and career growth opportunities for our team.
Job Summary and Key Responsibilities:
This is a great opportunity for an established estate agent who is looking for career progression and who perhaps wants to step into their first management appointment in residential sales.
The ideal candidate will be extremely motivated, and career driven with experience in the current property sales market, preferably in the Greater London area.

Duties will include:

• Appraisal and instruction of Residential Sales properties.
• Winning and developing new business.
• Register, qualify and manage applicants.
• Arrange and conduct viewing appointments and secure property sales.
• Accountable quality of customer care.
• Meet and exceed targets for sales business.
• Identify other potential business opportunities and ensure referral to the appropriate division.
• Accountable quality of customer care.
• To work in accordance with all legal obligations without exception.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of available properties.
• To implement effective canvassing and marketing strategies.
• Develop the core business in the branch.
• Assist with training of new staff.

Skills required:

• At least 2 years’ experience as a residential sales agent and a proven track record in securing new business.
• Listing & valuation experience.
• Excellent sales ability.
• High level of customer service skills.
• Good telephone manner and positive attitude.
• The ability to negotiate.
• Tenacity and be a self-starter with the drive to succeed.
• Ability to build and nurture trusted relationships at all levels.
• Be responsive to change.
• A full UK driving license.

What we can offer you:

• Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company.
• Market leading training and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Benefits:

• Access to an Employee Assistance programme including access to a virtual GP 24/7 and mental health first aiders.
• Retail discounts.
• Regular awards & incentives for Top Achievers.
• Generous holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service up to an additional 5 days holiday per year.
• Structured training & support.

Portico, as part of LRG, are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team, who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate industry.
LRG does not engage the services of Recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate referral from Recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.

• Appraisal and instruction of Residential Sales properties.
• Winning and developing new business.
• Register, qualify and manage applicants.
• Arrange and conduct viewing appointments and secure property sales.
• Accountable quality of customer care.
• Meet and exceed targets for sales business.
• Identify other potential business opportunities and ensure referral to the appropriate division.
• Accountable quality of customer care.
• To work in accordance with all legal obligations without exception.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of available properties.
• To implement effective canvassing and marketing strategies.
• Develop the core business in the branch.
• Assist with training of new staff