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Estate & Lettings Agent – Valuation Manager / Branch Manager Based Ashford – £22,000 to £45,000 OTE

Benefits of the role

• Generous performance based financial incentives to include bonus

• Potential for personal development and career progression

• Close working relationship with business owner

• In-house and off site training provided as required

The Roles

Northwood Ashford is one of the latest Northwood Estate Agency offices to open within a national network of over 85 offices. Operating in both the sales and lettings market they are recruiting for a number of job roles including trainees with little or no experience, established negotiators, senior sales or lettings negotiators, valuers / listers and a Branch Manager.

For our client, the most important aspect is the applicant having a positive and proactive attitude when performing the job. This role offers significant possibility for career progression and development, with generous financial incentives including uncapped earnings.

For the most senior role, the Branch Manager, the ideal candidate will be highly knowledgeable of the local area and will have considerable experience of the letting and or sales industry. Previous lettings or Estate Agency experience is essential for this role. The recruit will be well practiced at generating and then winning new business. For other roles, if new to the industry, previous sales and customer service based experience would be beneficial. The successful recruits will need to be proactive and positive people who are motivated to succeed. They will perform well under pressure, have the ability to relate well to people, will be expected to identify new business opportunities and to follow-up leads to close for the business.

Principal Responsibilities of the Sales and Lettings Negotiators

• Following up on enquiries, past and present, to generate market appraisals

• Attending market appraisals and presenting Northwood`s services to best effect (based on experience)

• Carrying out administration and paperwork relating to new clients

• Canvassing in the local area to develop leads

• Being part of the office-based team, answering general enquires on the phone and welcoming potential clients to the office

• Registering tenants and buyers and matching these to the available properties

• Attending viewings

• Help generate and then negotiate offers

• Helping to follow through the referencing process and sales process to check in and completion.

• Other activities as requested by the Franchise Director

Required Skills/Experience for the Senior Lettings Negotiator role

• Reliable and honest with good communications skills

• Ability to listen and respond appropriately

• Good telephone manner

• Well-presented and dressed smartly at all times

• Tenacious and self-motivated

• Ability to develop good relationships with clients

• Well-organised, punctual, thorough and with good attention to detail

• Has a “can-do” approach and able to work at pace

• Able to take the initiative and work with little supervision

• Full UK driving licence is required

To be formally considered for any role, please be aware that you will be redirected to our external application process where you will need to upload your CV.