Estate Agent Sales Negotiator

Beresfords Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading estate agency in Greater London is looking for a Property Sales Agent to manage sales from inception to completion. This role requires strong sales skills and effective communication. Responsibilities include generating business through phone calls and conducting property viewings. Candidates should ideally have estate agency experience or a strong background in sales. A vehicle is necessary. Competitive initial salary plus commission potential will lead to earnings up to £40,000 in the first year.

Benefits

Initial guaranteed salary

Commission structure

40p per mile petrol allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in estate agency or strong sales background in other industries.
• Ability to own and drive a vehicle.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire selling process from start to finish.
• Use phone to generate sales and business opportunities.
• Conduct viewings and finalize property sales.
• Match buyers with sellers effectively.
• Handle high-volume sales operations.

Skills

Sales skills

Telephone communication

Deal-making skills

Job description

Overview

Beresfords Group has been delivering trusted property services for over 50 years. Established in 1968, we have grown to become one of the largest family‑owned independent estate agents in Essex, with 17 branches proudly serving local communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Focus wholly on the selling process from day one.
• Use the telephone as a primary selling tool, sourcing business and cross‑sales opportunities.
• Set up and attend viewings, and close deals on property sales.
• Build and maintain an in‑depth knowledge of your applicant base, matching buyers with sellers and identifying ‘virtual’ sellers.
• Work on a high‑volume operation requiring strong sales skills.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Existing Estate Agent experience preferred.
• Or a trainee looking to enter the Estate Agency industry with a strong sales background (e.g., car sales, mobile telephone sales, membership sales).
• Must own and drive a suitable vehicle.
• Strong telephone and deal‑making skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Initial 6‑month guaranteed salary: £28,000 – £30,000 (pro‑rata, dependent on the individual).

After the guarantee: Basic salary up to £18,000 plus realistic on‑target earnings of £35,000 – £40,000 in year 1, rising in year 2.

Commission Structure: 5% personal sales commission + 2.5% personal commission for booking the PMA (Property Market Appraisal). Total potential commission on a sold property is 7.5%.

Additional perks include 40p per mile petrol allowance for business miles.