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LJ Hooker Welcomes New Growth Manager to its Strategy Team

LJ Hooker has further strengthened its Strategy team by appointing the vastly experienced Ben Jacobs as its new Growth Manager.
In his new role, Ben is responsible for identifying and recruiting top agents and agencies to join the LJ Hooker network.
Across nearly two decades in real estate and property management, Ben has held sales and business development roles at Harcourts, Ray White, RE/MAX and his own agency.
Before entering the property industry, Ben was a business manager in the hospitality industry. Ben holds undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications from, respectively, the University of Queensland and Griffith University.
“I’m thrilled to bring my experience and enthusiasm for achieving business growth to LJ Hooker,” Ben said.
“We have lofty ambitions to strengthen our franchise network in Australia and New Zealand. I’m excited to work with agents and business owners to help them reach their full potential.”
In his new role, Ben reports to LJ Hooker Head of Growth Jarita Rayasam.
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