Toby Kindred
LYMINGTON,HAMPSHIRE
Summary
Experienced and results-driven Estate Agency professional with over 25 years in residential property, including Branch Management and Valuation roles in highly competitive markets. Proven leadership skills, managing high-performing teams and delivering strong sales results.
Prior to my 25 years as an estate agent, I managed a 40 person call centre in London, and worked for the royal family, including positions at Kensington Palace and the British Embassy in Paris.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work history
Partner/Branch Manager
Woolley & Wallis
Ringwood, Hampshire
10.2017 - 02.2026
Relaunched the Ringwood branch, and took it to second position during a period of 18 months at the start. I previously managed the number one branch in Ringwood.
Branch Manager/Valuation Manager
Hearnes
Ringwood, Hampshire
09.2010 - 10.2017
During my 7 years at Hearnes, starting as a Valuation Manager, and later becoming the Branch Manager, I helped to maintain its number one position in the Ringwood market.
Valuation Manager
Austin & Wyatt
Ringwood, Hampshire
10.2004 - 09.2010
Helped to take this branch to number one in the market, during the six years that I worked there.
Branch Manager
Your Move
Lymington
08.2003 - 10.2004
Developed essential management skills within a competitive environment.
Valuation Manager/Negotiator
Your Move
Winchester
10.2001 - 08.2003
Promoted to management within a year of being in the industry.
Call Centre Manager
Simply Organic
Battersea, Wandsworth
10.2000 - 10.2001
Running the call centre of one of the first successful online grocery companies.
Call Centre Manager/Telesales consultant
Somerfield 24-7/Flanagans
Wandsworth
07.1995 - 10.2000
Started as a telesales consultant at 23 years old, and progressed to manage a 40 person call centre team, within three years, in one of the first online grocery companies.
Butler
Prince & Princess Michael of Kent
Kensington Palace
05.1994 - 07.1995
Serving members of the royal family, gaining exceptional diplomacy, communication and customer service skills.
Footman
Sir Christopher Mallaby & Sir Ewan Ferguson
British Embassy Paris
04.1992 - 05.1994
Education
City & Guilds Hotel Management -
Thanet Technical College
Kent10 GCSEs -
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
KentCommon Entrance -
Aberdour Private Boarding School
SurreySkills
- Communication skills
- Strategic planning
- Financial reporting
- Customer relationship management
- Exceptional customer service
- Regulatory compliance
- Professional demeanor
- Proactive approach
HOBBIES:
Property renovation and gardening
Out on the Solent on our boat
Skiing and diving
PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENTS:
My two sons
Life with my wife and partner of 32 years
Successfully managing to progress in each industry
I have worked in, from a junior to a senior role
Living and working in Paris, South Africa, and London
Surviving boarding school from 7 - 13 years old!
References available upon request
Timeline
Partner/Branch Manager
Woolley & Wallis
10.2017 - 02.2026
Branch Manager/Valuation Manager
Hearnes
09.2010 - 10.2017
Valuation Manager
Austin & Wyatt
10.2004 - 09.2010
Branch Manager
Your Move
08.2003 - 10.2004
Valuation Manager/Negotiator
Your Move
10.2001 - 08.2003
Call Centre Manager
Simply Organic
10.2000 - 10.2001
Call Centre Manager/Telesales consultant
Somerfield 24-7/Flanagans
07.1995 - 10.2000
Butler
Prince & Princess Michael of Kent
05.1994 - 07.1995
Footman
Sir Christopher Mallaby & Sir Ewan Ferguson
04.1992 - 05.1994
City & Guilds Hotel Management -
Thanet Technical College
10 GCSEs -
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Common Entrance -
Aberdour Private Boarding School