Senior Sales Negotiator

Elvet Recruitment; Catterick Garrison; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent estate agency in the North East is seeking a Senior Sales Negotiator to lead branch operations and manage a portfolio of properties. The ideal candidate will have significant estate agency experience, leadership potential, and excellent communication skills. This permanent position offers a competitive salary between £26,000 and £30,000, with full-time hours from Monday to Saturday. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about delivering results in property sales.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estate agency, ideally with some leadership or management exposure.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Must have strong local market knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for property.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day branch operations and ensure a high-quality client experience.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of residential properties, from instruction to completion.
• Conduct market appraisals and generate new business opportunities.

Skills

Estate agency experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Proactive and well-organised

Education

NAEA qualification or willingness to complete

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elvet Recruitment are proud to be working on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded estate agency in the North East, currently seeking a Senior Sales Negotiator to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior position with clear potential to progress into a management role—perfect for someone with strong estate agency experience and a passion for delivering results.

Our client specialises in the sale and letting of high‑value properties, including homes, cottages, and rural estates. Due to continued success, they are expanding and looking for a driven individual to play a key role in their ongoing growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day branch operations and ensure a high‑quality client experience
• Manage and grow a portfolio of residential properties, from instruction to completion
• Conduct market appraisals and generate new business opportunities
• Support the sales pipeline through effective lead generation, negotiation, and deal progression
• Build lasting relationships with buyers, sellers, and internal teams
• Mentor junior team members and support their development

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in estate agency, ideally with some leadership or management exposure
• NAEA qualification (or willingness to complete within 6 months)
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Proactive, well‑organised, and confident in decision‑making
• Comfortable with CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong local market knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for property

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 9‑5:30, Friday 9‑5, and Saturday 9‑1 (with a half day off in lieu).

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 depending on experience.

Drivers licence and access to own vehicle is essential.

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail.