Broker Operations Manager, Real Estate Brokerage & Talent Development
Overview
Own broker recruiting, onboarding, training, and career development at a growing Chicago brokerage. Build and refine systems, processes, and compliance to keep operations high-performing and scalable. If you enjoy behind-the-scenes process work, mentoring agents, and shaping how a brokerage operates, this is a great fit. You will partner with leadership to implement data-driven improvements and ensure regulatory adherence.
What You'll Do10
- 1Lead the full recruiting lifecycle from candidate identification to interview execution and closing
- 2Design and execute recruiting strategies with lead tracking and prospecting touchpoints
- 3Coordinate onboarding for new agents with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transitions
- 4Develop and implement retention strategies in collaboration with leadership
- 5Drive agent adoption of company technology, marketing platforms, and training resources
- 6Partner with Learning and Development to create consistent training plans and coaching
- 7Educate agents on license laws, compliance, contracts, and best practices
- 8Maintain performance standards and accountability within the office
- 9Provide mentorship and feedback to foster agent growth
- 10Support rapid adaptation to company-wide changes and initiatives
Requirements10
- 1Active Illinois real estate license with Managing Broker designation or ability to obtain
- 25+ years of experience in real estate with a strong background in brokerage operations, training, or agent development
- 3Strong understanding of state laws and regulatory compliance
- 4People-first mindset with collaborative approach
- 5Comfort in a fast-growing, startup-style environment
- 6Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and data-driven decision making
- 7Strong local market knowledge or willingness to develop it
- 8Proficiency with Google Suite
- 9Solid industry connections (lenders, attorneys, contractors)
- 10Ability to work outside normal hours to handle requests and issue resolution
Salary Insight
$80 - $100k per year
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