Senior Lettings Negotiator

JOHN D WOOD & CO; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic estate agency in Oxford is looking for a Senior Lettings Negotiator to foster client relationships and manage property lettings. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to work collaboratively while meeting targets. Join us for extensive training and numerous development opportunities, with generous holiday and benefits package.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Professional qualification opportunities

Internal social events

Discounted property services

Qualifications

• Must have a full and clean driving licence.
• Experience in a customer-facing role is preferred.
• Enthusiastic approach with a desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Meet and register new applicants.
• Maintain contact with landlords and applicants.
• Negotiate offers on behalf of clients.
• Conduct property viewings.
• Collaborate across departments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to build rapport

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Outlook

Job description

Senior Lettings Negotiator

We are looking to recruit a Lettings Negotiator for our Oxford office. Our employees are meticulous, highly professional and well-trained, with a thorough understanding of the property market in their local area. We have a track record of success in marketing at a national and international level, with over half of our business coming through referral and recommendation. Trusted for Generations, we have specialised in letting residential property in London and South of England for 150 years.

About the Role

The successful Senior Lettings Negotiator will be responsible for:

• Meeting and registering new applicants.
• Maintaining regular contact with Landlords and applicants, noting all correspondence and communications.
• Maintaining goodwill, establishing trust and building long lasting relationships with clients.
• Arranging, organising and conducting viewings.
• Negotiating offers on behalf of clients.
• Having an in-depth understanding of the local market place.
• Working closely with the Manager to identify new business opportunities.
• Achieving daily and weekly targets.
• Working collaboratively across all departments and referring business where necessary.

Skills and experience:

The successful Senior Lettings Negotiator will have the following attributes:

• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• A professional, ambitious and enthusiastic approach with a desire to learn
• The ability to work on your own as well as in a team
• The ability to build rapport and develop long standing relationships
• The capability of working effectively under pressure and in a fast changing environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Full and clean driving licence
• Experience of Microsoft Office suite and Outlook.

Why join us?

When you join John D Wood & Co. we will train, develop and support you to become the best you can possibly be. We offer new starter induction programs, which provide a mixture of classroom, on the job and online training.

In addition to this, we offer each role level the opportunity to work towards gaining a professional, recognised qualification should you wish to do so. We also have a whole host of additional optional development courses available to our teams, as well as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 23 days increasing to 30 (length of service depending)
• The opportunity to work for one of England’s oldest estate agencies known for delivering excellent customer service.
• Team recognition and awards
• Our very popular internal social committee connecting colleagues through sport and other social fun events.
• You will also be entitled to our award winning `Perks at Work` discount scheme offering staff along with their family & friends excellent discounted property services