Apprentice Business Administrator

Adore Properties; Bolton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established estate agency in Bolton is seeking a full-time sales and lettings apprentice. You will assist with preparing property brochures, managing communications, booking viewings, and negotiating offers. Applicants should possess GCSE Maths and English grades 4 and above, along with excellent communication skills and a commitment to customer service. Training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Preparing property brochures for new listings and ensuring compliance.
• Managing the general mailbox: responding to emails and printing enquiries.
• Liaising with vendors, updating them on marketing progress.
• Booking viewings with vendors and applicants.
• Processing rental applications, preparing tenancy paperwork.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to providing exceptional customer service

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

GCSE Maths and English grades 4 and above

Job description

About this opportunity

Are you passionate about property and eager to develop a career in a well-established estate agency? Adore Properties is looking for a full-time sales and lettings apprentice to join their experienced team.

Applicants' daily duties will include:

1. Preparing property brochures for new listings and ensuring compliance
2. Managing the general mailbox: responding to emails, printing enquiries, forwarding emails to colleagues
3. Liaising with vendors, updating them on marketing progress, and discussing ideas to generate interest
4. Booking viewings with vendors and applicants, seeking new business opportunities
5. Processing rental applications, preparing tenancy paperwork
6. Negotiating offers when appropriate
7. Managing window displays and sales boards, keeping them up to date
8. Direct canvassing after an offer is accepted
9. Providing feedback from viewings and updating vendors
10. Managing social media adverts, including Facebook
11. Handling incoming telephone enquiries
12. Performing ad hoc duties as required
13. Managing tenancy agreements and deposits with DPS
14. Coordinating team diaries to ensure office coverage
15. Updating property status on portals and removing listings when sold or let
16. Registering applicants and matching them with suitable properties
17. Interacting with leads from property portals and the company's website
18. Providing constructive feedback to clients
19. Proactively seeking new business opportunities through customer interactions
20. Chasing invoices for late payments

Support and next steps

Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you succeed in your apprenticeship.

Applicants meeting basic entry requirements will be contacted within two working days to arrange a meeting. During this meeting, you'll learn more about the role, training requirements, and next steps.

How to get there

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Requirements to apply

GCSE Maths and English grades 4 and above

Personal qualities and skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team