Associate Director at Christie & Co

Christie & Co; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Car Allowance

Commission

Car Insurance

Gym Discounts

Wellbeing Discounts

Sick Pay

Annual Health Check

25 Days Holiday

Pension

Life Assurance

Career Progression

Job summary

Christie & Co in Glasgow is seeking an Associate Director to lead valuation services across Hotels, Pubs & Restaurants, with collaboration across Healthcare and Medical teams. You will value businesses and properties, build key client relationships, and work with a national team of hospitality experts.

You will report to the Managing Director, enjoy autonomy, and play a central role in delivering expert advice, cross-selling services, and maintaining market leadership in Scotland and the UK.

Qualifications

• Real estate degree is required.
• RICS Chartered Status required.
• Minimum two years’ post-qualification experience.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong IT skills with MS Office.
• Knowledge of trade sector and current market trends.
• Report preparation skills.
• Professional with high standards and ability to build relationships.
• Sales and service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Survey properties and businesses to determine value.
• Generate new business through email, calls and market activity.
• Respond to client inquiries and applications.
• Prepare marketing literature and detailed valuation reports.
• Coordinate inspections and site visits.
• Work to and achieve targets.
• Liaise with solicitors, accountants and other professionals.
• Understand Accounts and Leases; apply valuation techniques.
• Cross-sell Group companies and services.
• Develop relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Client relations

Analytical skills

IT skills

MS Office

Market knowledge

Report writing

Team player

Education

Real Estate Degree

RICS Chartered Status

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Associate Director at Christie & Co – Glasgow, SCT, GB

Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Department: Hospitality Valuation Services

Purpose of the Role: Provide valuation services across the Hotels/ Pubs & Restaurants sectors whilst supporting Healthcare and Medical teams. Providing advice and valuations on businesses and going concern properties across the Scotland and UK, working as a key member of the valuation team of experts to build strong relationships with major clients, banks, investors, accountants and operators. Our valuation team works alongside the agency, consultancy and capital market teams so able to provide the most informed advice across our range of clients. The role will work alongside two valuation directors based in Scotland with extensive experience across all our sectors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Surveying and valuing properties and trading businesses and thoroughly inspecting to determine value;
• Generating business through the use of email, telephone prospecting, individual initiatives and being aware of market activity;
• Responding efficiently and effectively to direct enquiries from clients and applicants;
• Preparing marketing literature and detailed reports;
• Generating inspections;
• Working to and achieving targets;
• Developing and liaising with key contacts, including solicitor, accountants and other professional bodies;
• Understanding Accounts and Leases;
• Using valuation techniques;
• Cross-selling Group companies;
• Dealing with clients in a timely and appropriate fashion;
• Building internal and external relationships.

About the team

You will work within a team of Valuers and Agents who form a national team of specialist hospitality experts. You will report to the Managing Director, whilst retaining a good level of autonomy. Our brand, company reputation and market knowledge will help you to open doors and become a trusted advisor for clients to rely upon with confidence. You will also work closely with Christie Group company colleagues to cross-sell and gain business.

Person Specification

Skills and Experience

• Relevant Real Estate Degree;
• Essential RICS Chartered Status;
• Essential A minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience;
• Essential Exceptional negotiation and communication skills;
• Essential Very strong IT skills with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Essential Knowledge of trade sector and current market trends;
• Beneficial but not essential Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations, Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations, Estate Agents Act and Money Laundering Regulations;
• Essential Report preparation skills;
• Essential Personal Characteristics Professional with high standards;
• Able to develop strong working relationships;
• Sales and service-oriented;
• Communication skills, listening carefully and giving feedback;
• Numerate with strong analytical skills;
• Meticulous and methodical in approach;
• Self-motivated and able to use initiative;
• Driven and energetic;
• Honest and trustworthy;
• Team player;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Strong organisational skills;
• Calm, considered approach when handling diverse demands;
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines;
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

What can we offer?

• Competitive Salary
• Car Allowance
• Commission
• Car Insurance
• Gym discounts
• Wellbeing & Leisure discounts
• Sick pay
• Annual health check
• 25 days holiday, with additional leave over Xmas
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Opportunity for progression and growth within the company
• Gain/ improve skills within a commercial property company

*** Please note we will not be able to sponsor for this position and therefore only invite candidates permanently settled in the UK or not requiring sponsorship ***

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.