Sales Negotiator

Lomond; Ripon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission scheme

Wellbeing resources

Cycle2Work scheme

Pension

Job summary

Linley and Simpson, part of Lomond, seeks a Sales Negotiator for the Ripon branch. The role is full-time with 9:00–17:30 Mon–Thu, 9:00–17:00 Fri, and 1 in 4 Saturdays. Basic salary £25,000 with £5,000 on-target earnings in commission. You will respond to enquiries, book appointments, and progress sales to completion.

Build relationships with buyers and sellers, encourage valuations, and promote services such as mortgages. Property experience is helpful but transferable skills are welcome.

Qualifications

• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to close sales effectively.
• Experience in property is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Respond to enquiries face to face, by phone and email; book appointments.
• Progress sales through to completion with coordinators and clients.
• Encourage valuations and use of company services for selling or mortgage arrangements.
• Maintain regular contact with buyers and obtain feedback after viewings.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Target-driven

Client relationship building

Sales targets

Job description

Welcome to Linley and Simpson, we're known for bringing local knowledge and strong values together, to put people first. As part of Lomond, the UK's leading network of lettings and estate agencies, we're proud to have 21 offices and over 350 staff ready to assist our customers. With our team's extensive industry expertise and local knowledge, we're here to help people find, sell, and let their property.

Now, we're happy to offer you an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Sales Negotiator at our Ripon Branch. This is a full-time, permanent position. You'll enjoy a standard work week of Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5.30pm, early finish on a Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, plus 1 in 4 Saturdays 9.30am to 1.00pm.

The basic salary is £25,000 with on target earnings of £5,000 in commission

Let's talk about the role. It involves:

• Proactively responding to all enquiries face to face, over the telephone and electronically, making appointments and meeting sales targets.
• Progressing sales through to completion, liaising with all parties.
• Encouraging potential buyers to have a valuation and to use the Company's services to sell their property and arrange their next mortgage.
• Maintaining regular contact with buyers and obtaining feedback following viewings.

We're not just looking for someone who fits our team; we want to be a good fit for you too! We're looking for individuals with qualities such as:

• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Possessing the drive and ability to close a deal.
• The ability to build and maintain strong and honest relationships with existing and new clients.
• Able to achieve sales targets.
• Experience in property is preferable however demonstrating transferable skills will be considered.

At Linley and Simpson, we believe in taking care of our people. That's why we offer some amazing perks and benefits through our engagement platform, LOMONDlife.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Our smart spending app gives you discounts at over 900 retailers and our wellbeing centre is packed with resources to help you get active, eat healthier, improve your financial wellbeing, and master your mental health.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers free counselling support sessions.
• Get the latest gadgets and appliances with our Smart Tech Scheme.
• We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint with our Cycle2Work Scheme.
• We offer enhanced Family Friendly Leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and IVF.
• You'll enjoy competitive base pay that aligns with market value, plus incentivised commission and performance bonuses for most roles.
• Celebrate your loyalty with special days and celebrations for length of service.
• Planning for retirement? We've got you covered with that important pension pot.
• We'll support your professional development by funding your professional qualifications, so you can reach your full potential and build your career.
• And of course, we like to have a little fun too! Our company socials bring our people together. So work hard, and then socialise even harder!

We're excited to offer these amazing benefits to our hardworking teams. It's our way of showing appreciation for your dedication. At Linley and Simpson, we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all nationalities, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives.

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values you.