Job DescriptionBranch Manager
Branch Managers build the foundation of the Coldwell Banker network, the nation's No. 1 residential real estate brokerage for 21 years.
As Branch Manager, you will lead Coldwell Banker's Lake Oswego and Portland offices while serving as a key driver of strategic growth across the Oregon market. In addition to overseeing brokerage operations, agent productivity, recruiting, and revenue performance, you will identify and execute opportunities to expand market share, attract top-producing talent, strengthen community presence, and accelerate growth across the Portland metropolitan area. This role requires a leader who can balance operational excellence with a growth mindset, building the foundation for the next phase of Coldwell Banker's growth in Oregon.
Branch managers are recognized for their leadership, both inside and outside the office. They establish a culture of growth among associates by living the Coldwell Banker Value Proposition - Production Power, Culture of Awesomeness, Wealth Building and Coaching to Confidence. They are the face of Coldwell Banker in the community, actively participating and leading local events, establishing a network of contacts to further grow the business.
Oregon represents a strategic growth market for Coldwell Banker. The Branch Manager will act as a market builder, developing and executing a localized growth strategy for Portland and Lake Oswego that drives agent attraction, retention, productivity, and market penetration. Success will require strong partnership across the broader organizational ecosystem, leveraging relationships, market intelligence, and business development opportunities to expand the company's presence and influence throughout the region.
Branch Manager Attributes:- Inspiring motivator: Attracts associates and leads teams to success by demonstrating a high energy level, creating a growing residential real estate office driven by a culture of awesomeness.
- Strong communicator: Artfully articulates Coldwell Banker's and the local office's value proposition to attract and retain new and current agents.
- Successful manager: Optimally runs branch's operations: hires, develops and rewards top talent; establishes and supervise office expenses and budgets; handles profit and loss to achieve annual profitability targets.
- Strategic Growth Partner: Sees the big picture and translates company strategy into local market growth. Partners across functions and brands to identify emerging opportunities, increase market share, attract top talent, strengthen community relationships, and expand Coldwell Banker's presence throughout Portland, Lake Oswego, and the broader Oregon market.
- Growth driver: Creates an environment where agents can thrive by providing the tools, coaching, and support necessary for success. Drives organic growth through recruiting, retention, productivity initiatives, business development efforts, and market expansion opportunities. Champions affiliated services and strategic partnerships that strengthen agent value and increase overall company performance.
- Ethical leader: Demonstrates integrity to ensure strong reputation in the community; ensures that local transactions meet legal and compliance requirements.
Your Qualifications: - Experienced in all aspects of residential real estate transactions with 3-5 years of sales experience; knowledge of real estate laws, contracts and procedures; hold active local real estate or broker's license.
- Demonstrated success driving business growth, recruiting top-performing agents, and expanding market presence within a competitive real estate environment.
- Proven management success, including recruiting, training and encouraging incredible teams.
- Self-motivated and ambitious, aware of current technology and willing to seek out and accept new and emerging technology to drive growth!
- Contagious passion, a hard-working desire to grow your career while attracting and encouraging associates eager to do the same.
- Influential communicator, with strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills!
- Technology proficiency, including knowledge of Microsoft Office, internet and media sites
