Instructions: Read the following job description and list any positive and negative aspects of the job.   The manager of each sales office will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of his or her office. This includes managing all real estate agents associated with the office. In addition, the office manager will make all decisions related to the following items: local advertising for the office

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The following information outlines the duties of a manager of a real estate sales office that is part of a nationwide real estate company. The company uses a decentralized management approach.

Instructions: Read the following job description and list any positive and negative aspects of the job.

 

The manager of each sales office will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of his or her office. This includes managing all real estate agents associated with the office. In addition, the office manager will make all decisions related to the following items: local advertising for the office, special promotions or community activities, sales contests/awards offered to agents, continuing education classes provided for agents, and equipment purchased for the office. The manager of each office will be evaluated based on sales growth and the ability to keep costs within budgeted guidelines.

 

 

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