Estate Agent - Trainee Sales Negotiator

Tate; West Devon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established independent estate agency in West Devon is seeking an enthusiastic Estate Agent. The role involves registering potential buyers, conducting viewings, and negotiating sales. Ideal for entry-level candidates, it offers a competitive salary of £20,000 - £22,000, with OTE of £25,000 - £30,000. Successful candidates will possess excellent customer service skills and ideally have some sales experience. A full UK driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Must be a UK resident and ideally live within a 30-minute commute.
• Hold a full UK driving license and have access to a car.
• High-level customer service skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register and qualify potential buyers.
• Generate and conduct property viewings.
• Negotiate sales between vendors and buyers.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Personable attitude

Self-motivated

Good telephone manner

Job description

Estate Agent Role

Responsibilities include:

1. Registering and qualifying potential buyers
2. Generating and conducting property viewings
3. Canvassing to bring on new properties
4. Negotiating property sales between vendors and buyers
5. Obtaining proof of funds/AML documentation from buyers
6. Developing relationships with clients
7. Providing ongoing advice to buyers and vendors
8. Booking appointments
9. Delivering exceptional customer service

The ideal candidate should be personable, a team player, ambitious, highly motivated, and genuinely interested in the property industry. Candidates must be UK residents, ideally living within a 30-minute commute of the area, hold a full UK driving license, and have access to their own car. Previous property experience is not essential but having high-level customer service and some sales experience is preferred. The candidate should be well-presented, ambitious, self-motivated, and possess a good telephone manner.

Additional company information: Our client is an independent estate agent established for over 85 years, offering a broad range of property services including sales, lettings, management, and land development advice. They are committed to transparency and acting in the best interests of their clients. This role is ideal for someone seeking their first position in estate agency, eager to make their mark in a busy West Drayton office.

Salary and hours:

• Basic £20,000 - £22,000
• OTE £25,000 - £30,000 DOE
• Monday to Thursday 9am - 6pm, Friday 9am - 5pm, every other Saturday 9am - 3pm with a day off in lieu
• Pooled commission with good earning potential