Senior Sales Negotiator

Clearview Recruitment; Portishead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading estate agency in Portishead is seeking an experienced Senior Sales Negotiator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in residential sales and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive basic salary between £26,000 and £28,000, with a realistic OTE of £35,000 to £38,000, alongside generous benefits including 22 days of holiday and career progression opportunities. Join a supportive and well-respected agency in the local market.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Commission and incentives

Excellent career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience within residential sales is essential.
• Full UK driving licence with access to own car.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to identify and capitalise on business opportunities.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to adopt new technology.
• Knowledge of social media for business purposes is an advantage.
• Motivated, ambitious, and passionate about property.

Responsibilities

• Register applicants and follow up on incoming leads.
• Conduct property valuations and secure instructions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors.
• Negotiate sales to secure the best outcomes.
• Progress sales from offer through to completion.

Skills

Residential sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Strong IT skills

Social media knowledge

Motivated and ambitious

Job description

Senior Sales Negotiator

Company Overview

Clearview Recruitment are delighted to be working with our client, a leading independent estate agency with multiple branches across North Bristol and Somerset. Specialising in sales, lettings, and property management, they are well‑established in the local market and pride themselves on providing a comprehensive and personalised service to their clients.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven Senior Sales Negotiator to join the busy Portishead branch, covering Portishead, Clevedon, and surrounding villages. The successful candidate will work within a diverse marketplace ranging from first‑time homes through to large country properties. Alongside a competitive salary and commission structure, this role offers excellent career progression, a supportive team culture, and the opportunity to work with a well‑respected local brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively register applicants, follow up on incoming leads, and engage in canvassing activities to generate new business
• Conduct property valuations and secure instructions, ensuring accurate and attractive marketing presentations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, arranging and conducting viewings and providing detailed feedback
• Negotiate sales to secure the best outcomes for clients and purchasers
• Progress sales from offer through to completion, liaising with vendors, purchasers, solicitors, mortgage brokers, surveyors, and other agents

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience within residential sales is essential
• Full UK driving licence with access to own car
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to identify and capitalise on business opportunities within the local market
• Strong IT skills with the ability to adopt new technology
• Knowledge of social media for business purposes would be an advantage
• Motivated, ambitious, and passionate about property

Package and Benefits

• Basic salary £26,000 – £28,000 with realistic OTE £35,000 – £38,000 plus commission and incentives
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Monday – Friday 8:45am – 6pm
• 1 in 3 Saturdays 9am – 4pm (with a day off in lieu during the same week)
• Excellent career progression opportunities within an established and growing agency
• Supportive and collaborative team environment