Hybrid Branch Manager

As a Hybrid Branch Manager at Windermere Summit, you will remotely manage and coach newer agents, fostering a supportive culture of accountability and teamwork. You’ll set clear expectations through effective communication, host educational classes, and actively engage in improving branch performance. Additionally, you’ll participate in the recruitment and retention of agents, ensuring they align with our company culture.

To qualify for the Hybrid Branch Manager role at Windermere Summit, you must possess a Managing Broker License and have a strong background in building and managing teams remotely. Excellent organizational, presentation, and technology skills are essential, along with a passion for training and coaching new agents effectively in a virtual environment.

The Hybrid Branch Manager at Windermere Summit plays a pivotal role in supporting new agents by providing in-depth coaching and mentoring. You’ll help agents navigate their initial challenges and set them on a path to being productive brokers within a structured 18-month framework, contributing to their long-term success.

Windermere Summit offers substantial career advancement opportunities for Hybrid Branch Managers. With a focus on cultivating leadership skills and success, you may be positioned to take on more significant roles within the organization as the business grows, potentially leading to higher earning potentials and professional development.

As a Hybrid Branch Manager at Windermere Summit, you can expect a competitive salary ranging from $125,000 to $150,000, depending on experience. In addition to salary, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401K with match, medical, dental, vision coverage, and generous PTO to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

When answering this question, emphasize your previous remote management roles, detailing the strategies you've employed to build trust and accountability within your team. Highlight the importance of clear communication and regular check-ins to ensure team members feel supported and engaged.

To foster collaboration, focus on creating open channels of communication, utilizing technology for virtual meetings, and encouraging team bonding through regular social interactions. Share examples of initiatives you've implemented to build rapport and teamwork among remote staff.

Discuss specific coaching techniques you've used, such as setting measurable goals, providing regular feedback, and facilitating peer mentoring. Emphasize the importance of adapting your coaching style to the individual learning needs of each agent.

Detail the key performance indicators (KPIs) you track regularly, such as agent productivity, retention rates, and client satisfaction. Explain how you use this data to make informed decisions about coaching and branch operations.

Highlight your recruitment strategies, such as leveraging networking and industry events, as well as your approach to retention, which may include offering ongoing training and mentoring. Stress the need to create an attractive company culture that appeals to potential recruits.

Explain your process for addressing underperformance, focusing on open communication, performance evaluations, and setting actionable improvement plans. Provide examples of how you've successfully guided agents back on track.

Discuss the importance of ongoing education and how you structure training sessions, including peer-led workshops, guest speakers, and access to industry resources. Stress your commitment to continuous improvement for both agents and yourself.

Emphasize your strategies for staying informed, such as subscribing to industry publications, attending conferences, or participating in professional organizations. Share how you incorporate this knowledge into your coaching and training practices.

When answering this question, provide a clear, specific example of an initiative and its positive impact on branch performance, such as a new training program or technology adoption. Quantify the results, if possible, to showcase your effectiveness.

Discuss essential qualities such as strong leadership skills, adaptability, communication abilities, and a passion for training and developing others. Explain how these traits have influenced your management style and contributed to past successes.