Apprentice Estate Agent

CONNELLS GROUP; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading estate agency in Bournemouth is seeking a passionate Apprentice to support sales and marketing efforts. The role involves administration, customer interaction, and property viewings, with the chance to earn commissions. Candidates should have good communication skills and aspire to a career in sales. This apprenticeship includes ongoing training and the opportunity to earn a Level 2 Estate Agent qualification.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension scheme

Employee discounts

Life insurance

Health insurance

Referral programme

Sick pay

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Candidates should aspire to a career in sales.
• Focused on delivering high-quality customer care and service.
• Must be resilient, organized, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support sales and general business administration.
• Handle day-to-day enquiries via telephone, email, and in-person.
• Assist customers in their property search.

Skills

Sales career aspiration

High-quality customer care

Resilience

Positive attitude

Organized

Detail-oriented

Good communication skills

IT literate (MS Office)

Motivated to learn

Full UK driving licence or learning

Education

Commitment to achieving Apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Connells Group are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to progress through ourselves into a career in the Estate Agency field. You will learn administration and sales and marketing skills that will enable you to forge a career in the property business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the leading estate agents as an apprentice and gain a Level 2 Estate Agent qualification alongside your job role via Babington.

Your Role as an Apprentice

Reporting to the branch manager your duties will include:

• Administration to support sales and the general business.
• Dealing with day-to-day enquiries on the telephone, via email and face-to-face.
• Registering customers and assisting them in their search for a home.
• You will also be out-and-about visiting properties.
• Canvassing for potential business and sales.
• Carrying out accompanied viewings with customers.
• You will also have the chance to earn monthly commissions and benefit from the fantastic in-house training that compliments the apprenticeship.

Skills required to be a successful Apprentice Estate Agent

• You will be looking to pursue a career in sales
• Focused on delivering high-quality customer care and customer service
• Resilient, positive, organised, numerate and detail oriented
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• IT literate (MS Office, internet, email systems)
• Motivated and keen to learn
• Committed to achieving the Apprenticeship
• A Full UK driving licence or learning to drive

Training provided

• Ongoing training and support in the workplace.
• You will work towards achieving a Junior Estate Agent Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification, provided via virtual learning platform, with 1-2-1 skills coach support and learning workshops.
• Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English can be supported if not already achieved.
• Successful completion of the apprenticeship may entitle you to student membership of the National Association of Estate Agents Property mark.

Our Company Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discounts
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Employee Assistance programme

Austin & Wyatt is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

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