Associate - New Homes Sales

Savills Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Flexible working

Private Medical Scheme

Job summary

Savills Limited in Birmingham seeks a driven Sales Negotiator at Associate level to join a high-performing Midlands team. You will manage a portfolio of new-build and refurbished developments across the West Midlands, conducting viewings, handling buyer enquiries, negotiating offers and driving sales while building strong client relationships.

You will support the team with pricing strategies, market insights and timely reporting, aiming to exceed revenue targets and deliver exceptional customer

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in estate agency or residential sales
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities
• Professional, credible and brand-conscious
• Collaborative team player who can also work independently

Responsibilities

• Conduct professional viewings with prospective purchasers
• Manage buyer enquiries, negotiate and secure sales
• Coordinate and develop marketing initiatives to generate enquiries
• Maintain strong client and customer relationships across developments
• Manage sales process from enquiry to exchange and completion
• Produce weekly reports on enquiries, viewings, offers and progression
• Cross-sell suitable developments within Savills' portfolio
• Assist with market appraisals, pitches and new-business opportunities

Skills

Sales negotiation

Client relationships

Market knowledge

CRM (Reapit)

Microsoft Office

Communication

Tools

Reapit CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Midlands Sales team has firmly positioned itself as a market leader in new homes sales, marketing and development consultancy. Following the team's continued success and to support the business's ambitious growth plans, we are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a driven, enthusiastic and experienced Sales Negotiator at Associate level to join our high-performing, fast-paced and friendly team based in our Birmingham office. This team specialises in the sale of brand new and refurbished developments across Birmingham and the broader West Midlands region, fostering a positive culture and supportive work environment.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in managing a portfolio of high-profile residential developments across a range of price points throughout the West Midlands. The portfolio is principally focused on Birmingham city centre and its affluent suburbs, with developments generally located within approximately one hour of the office. Working closely with the Head of Team and wider colleagues, you will support all aspects of the sales process across a selection of prestigious new-build developments. Key responsibilities will include conducting viewings with prospective purchasers, managing buyer enquiries, negotiating and securing sales, maintaining strong client and customer relationships, and helping to develop and coordinate creative marketing initiatives that generate enquiries and drive sales performance.

• Maintain an expert understanding of the local new-homes market, competing developments, pricing and buyer trends.
• Develop detailed knowledge of Savills' regional new-build portfolio and proactively cross-sell suitable developments.
• Take day-to-day responsibility for allocated developments, supporting clients in achieving agreed sales, pricing and revenue targets.
• Manage the complete sales process from enquiry and viewing through to negotiation, reservation, exchange and completion.
• Conduct professional viewings across marketing suites, show homes, completed properties and off-plan developments.
• Negotiate offers effectively, providing clients with clear, commercially informed recommendations.
• Build strong relationships with clients, purchasers, solicitors, mortgage brokers and other professional stakeholders.
• Attend client meetings and provide informed advice on pricing, sales strategy, buyer sentiment and market conditions.
• Produce concise weekly reports covering enquiries, viewings, feedback, offers, sales progression and marketing activity.
• Develop and coordinate creative marketing campaigns that generate enquiries and maintain sales momentum.
• Proactively generate and nurture leads through applicant call-outs, email campaigns, database activity and networking.
• Monitor sales progression and work with all parties to achieve exchange within the required 28-day timeframe.
• Manage reservation process and Memorandum of Sale, ensuring all documentation is issued promptly and accurately.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records within Reapit, including enquiries, viewings, offers and purchaser information.
• Create and maintain high-quality listings, brochures, price lists and other development marketing materials.
• Research and analyse comparable market evidence to support pricing recommendations and client advice.
• Ensure all AML, compliance and health and safety requirements are completed in accordance with Savills procedures.
• Prepare draft client invoices following exchange and completion.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues, promoting consistently high standards across the team.
• Contribute to market appraisals, pitches and new-business opportunities.
• This role is an excellent entry point into a global real estate firm and offers the chance to start a career in residential real estate. You'll client facing position requires strong organisational and presentation skills, a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, teamwork and a willingness to go the extra mile to succeed.
• A genuine passion for property, sales and negotiation is key. Ideally, you will have between three and five years' experience within the estate agency sector. Previous new-homes experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong sales, negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Commercially aware, with sound judgement and a results-focused approach.
• Confident engaging with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• Skilled at building rapport and developing long-term professional relationships.
• Committed to delivering exceptional client and customer service.
• Professional, credible and conscious of representing the Savills brand.
• Collaborative team player who can also work independently and use initiative.
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Capable of retaining detailed knowledge of multiple developments and using this to cross-sell effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, with experience using CRM systems such as Reapit.
• Adaptable, proactive and committed to achieving individual and team targets.

We are a dynamic team of four dedicated professionals, each bringing a wealth of experience, expertise, and energy. With a proven history of delivering exceptional results, we thrive on challenges and are committed to exceeding expectations. Our collaborative approach, paired with an unwavering focus on success, allows us to consistently achieve the best outcomes for our clients. The team consists of 1 Director, 1 Associate Director, 1 Associate, and 1 part-time sales advisor. This is a new role to facilitate the continued growth and expansion of the business.

We collaborate: When you join Savills, you become part of a 40,000-strong network of driven individuals, all sharing their knowledge and experience to push the real estate industry forward.

At the heart of it all, we deliver best-in-class insights and advice to help people make better property decisions. We're looking for colleagues who will help us on this mission. When you join Savills, our ask for you is simple - to be extraordinary, together. Watch films about our people and culture Savills Proud VoicesAbout Savills Over 42,000 people work for us in more than 70 countries all over the world. This breadth of global coverage, combined with specialist services and market insight, means we'll always have an expert who is local to you. Founded in 1855 Co-workers 42,000 worldwide, 9600 in the UK Turnover £2.15 Bn

We understand the importance of a work life balance and offer you a generous holiday entitlement, which increases throughout your career as you progress through our job levels or reach service milestones.

• Health
• Your wellbeing and that of your family is as important to us as it is to you. We offer Virtual Gp, Digital Health, Private Medical Scheme and mental health support amongst other benefits.
• Lifestyle
• We promote a healthy work life balance, supported by our approach to flexible working and our wide variety of health, wellbeing and social programmes.
• Our Offer
• Read more about our benefits and culture in our offer overview below

Values No matter the role you're in, we all share one purpose: to help people thrive through places and spaces. This is built into our DNA, shaping the way we behave to deliver the best results. We define it by four key values: We listen: Tell us your goals and aspirations and we'll provide the support you need to achieve them. We appreciate the individual value of every team member and create an environment where you can reach your full potential. We empower: Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve. We give you opportunities to have a real, positive impact in the community through the work you do, backed by access to our market-leading research and insights.