Job Description
We’re looking for a strong leader to take ownership of growth across two established Chicago offices.
Managing Broker / Growth Leader – Edison Park & Lakeview (Chicago)
Location: Edison Park & Lakeview (Chicago), Illinois
• Edison Park: 6122 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631
• Lakeview: 1724 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
This role will support leadership and growth across both the Edison Park and Lakeview offices.
Company: CENTURY 21 Circle
Compensation: $80,000+ base salary + bonus opportunity
What We Offer
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Flexible time off
About CENTURY 21 Circle
CENTURY 21 Circle is a Top 10 CENTURY 21® company globally and the #1 CENTURY 21 brokerage in Illinois, with a growing multi-state presence across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Florida. With nearly $2 billion in annual sales volume and a network of ~1,000 agents and staff across nearly 40 offices, Circle is built on a foundation of operational excellence, agent success, and long-term growth.
Our model goes beyond transactions—we are committed to building high-performing offices, empowering agents to grow scalable businesses, and creating a culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and results. Through integrated services, innovative marketing, and strong leadership, we provide agents with the tools and support needed to succeed at a high level.
Opportunity Overview
CENTURY 21 Circle is seeking a high-performing Designated Managing Broker / Growth Leader to lead and grow our Edison Park and Lakeview offices in Chicago. This is a leadership opportunity for someone who thrives on recruiting, developing agents, and driving measurable office performance.
You will play a key role in shaping the growth and trajectory of two established offices—driving agent growth, increasing productivity, and strengthening Circle’s presence within these local markets.
This is not a passive management role. It is a performance-driven leadership position for someone who is motivated by building teams, developing agents, and producing results.
This role is best suited for someone who is motivated by building, leading, and producing at a high level.
Purpose of Position
The Designated Managing Broker / Growth Leader is responsible for driving office growth, agent productivity, and overall office profitability. This role focuses on agent attraction, retention, coaching, operational excellence, and creating a high-performance culture that elevates agent success and company revenue.
This role is built for a results-driven leader who thrives in a performance-based environment and is motivated by building and scaling high-performing teams. It plays a key part in driving growth and strengthening market presence within the Edison Park and Lakeview communities.
Success in this role is driven by consistent recruiting, strong agent engagement, and the ability to translate strategy into measurable results.
This is an on-site leadership role, requiring a consistent Monday–Friday presence across both offices:
• Edison Park: 6122 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631
• Lakeview: 1724 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership & Office Management
• Manage day-to-day office operations to maximize productivity, agent success, and transaction margins
• Execute strategic initiatives that improve office performance and operational efficiency
• Foster a professional, positive, and growth-oriented office culture
Agent Attraction & Recruiting
• Develop and execute a consistent agent recruiting strategy
• Conduct ongoing prospecting, outreach, and follow-up with potential recruits
• Maintain strong visibility and relationships within the local real estate community
• Track and manage recruiting pipeline performance
Agent Development & Retention
• Coach and motivate agents through structured development and accountability
• Support agents in achieving productivity and business growth goals
• Promote company tools, services, and resources to enhance the client experience
Business Development & Profitability
• Analyze office production and profitability trends to increase per-agent performance
• Monitor financial performance against established benchmarks
• Partner with senior leadership to implement revenue-driving initiatives
Compliance & Operational Excellence
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations
• Maintain accurate records and operational reporting
• Participate in leadership meetings, sales events, and company initiatives
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Agent Attraction
• Maintain a pipeline of 50+ recruiting prospects
• Meet or exceed office recruiting goals
• Consistently drive agent growth through ongoing recruiting activity
• Participate in accountability meetings with leadership
Office Production & Profitability
• Meet or exceed office scorecard goals
• Increase per-agent productivity (PPP)
• Maintain or improve overall office profitability
• Increase adoption of integrated services
Retention & Culture
• Drive agent retention through engagement and development
• Increase participation in office and company training initiatives
• Maintain active involvement in coaching and development activities
Competencies
Leadership & Influence
• Builds trust and motivates high performance
• Creates accountability and drives a positive culture
Recruiting & Relationship Building
• Strong prospecting and follow-up discipline
• Skilled in value-based conversations that attract talent
Business Acumen
• Understands financial drivers and profitability metrics
• Able to analyze trends and take action
Coaching & Development
• Passionate about agent growth and success
• Provides structured coaching and performance management
Communication & Professionalism
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident leading meetings and presenting
Technology Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM/recruiting platforms
• Comfortable adopting new tools and systems
Education & Experience
• Active Illinois Managing Broker License required
• Minimum 3+ years of real estate industry experience
• Leadership, coaching, or sales management experience preferred
• 1–2 years of customer service experience
Physical Requirements: Light physical activity required, including standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
