Franchise Recruitment Manager

We're REA
- REA Group

is not your average digital business. From humble beginnings in a garage in Melbourne’s east in 1995, we have grown into a leading global digital business, specialising in property.

With bold and ambitious goals, we are changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home.

Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we’re proud to be named in Australia’s “Top 5” Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.

Where the Financial Services team fits in

What the role is all about:

- Execute National recruitment strategies and action plans with HOG to ensure growth of the network through sale of new Franchises for annual planning process.
- Target market segmentation - undertake research to target appropriate marketing and recruitment strategies.
- Execute recruitment advertising and media strategy in conjunction with Group Marketing.
- Conduct behavioural interviewing and assess potential Franchisees in line with Mortgage Choice systems and protocols.
- Perform behavioural assessments and debrief results for new Franchisees and Loan writers.
- Conduct maintenance of, and marketing to, recruitment prospects database.
- Liaise with Head of Franchise Recruitment, State Managers, and Franchise Recruitment Managers on localised recruitment strategies, mediums and priorities.
- Assist in the succession process to ensure sales of existing franchises in a manner that acts in the interest of all stakeholders.
- Provide support, guidance and tools that assist the network in recruitment of Loan Writers.

What we’re looking for;
- Tertiary qualifications in a business discipline preferred.
- Strong understanding of the financial services markets generally and the mortgage sector specifically.
- Demonstrated Business Development experience with a proven track record in achieving recruitment results.
- Ability to interpret and analyse relevant data to diagnose issues, trends and emerging problems and initiating actions prior to the execution of tasks.
- High level influencing skills, along with the ability to leverage opportunities and modify approach to best position ideas, overcome or minimize barriers and address unique needs and preferences of franchisees.
- A solid understanding of various recruitment methodologies
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and CRM systems.
- Willingness to travel interstate and intrastate as required.
- Demonstrated Business Development experience with a proven track record in achieving recruitment results.
- An open mind when it comes to innovation and the willingness to try new approaches to old problems.

The REA experience

The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow. We’re committed to your development - both professionally and personally. Your experience with us is something we take seriously.

We offer:
- A hybrid and flexible approach to working
Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers- Programs to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeing- Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity.- Hack Days so you can bring your big ideas to life- Performance recognition programs because hard work should never go unnoticed

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