Trainee Business Development Consultant

Foxtons Estate Agents; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Diversity & Inclusion networks

Volunteer day

Wellbeing support

Company events

Parental policies

Staff cafe

Pension scheme

Job summary

Foxtons Estate Agents in London is seeking a Business Development Executive to be the first point of contact for potential clients, generating new business across London. No prior property experience is required, and you will receive training to develop sales, negotiation and communication skills in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

You’ll work toward ambitious sales targets, build relationships with clients, and gain deep knowledge of the London property market.

Qualifications

• No prior property experience is required.
• Bright, ambitious individuals who want to build a career in sales.
• Confident communicators who enjoy speaking with people.
• Resilient and positive when faced with challenges.
• Eager to learn and progress quickly.
• Looking for a long-term career rather than just a job.

Responsibilities

• Speak with prospective clients through a combination of inbound and outbound calls.
• Build relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Develop expert knowledge of the London property market.
• Negotiate confidently and overcome objections.
• Work towards exciting sales targets and performance incentives.
• Contribute directly to the growth and success of the business.

Skills

Outbound calls

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communications

Goal orientation

Ambition & motivation

Job description

About The Role

Launch Your Sales Career with Foxtons. Looking for a career where your hard work directly impacts your earnings and progression?

At Foxtons, we're looking for ambitious, driven individuals who want to build a successful career in sales. No previous property experience is required. If you're motivated, competitive, and eager to learn, we'll give you the training, support and opportunities to thrive.

This is one of the most successful entry points into London's property industry and a role that has launched the careers of many of our top-performing managers and directors. From day one, you'll develop valuable sales, negotiation and communication skills while working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Business Development Executive, you'll be the first point of contact for potential clients, helping to generate new business opportunities across London.

• Speak with prospective clients through a combination of inbound and outbound calls


• Build relationships and identify new business opportunities


• Develop expert knowledge of the London property market


• Negotiate confidently and overcome objections


• Work towards exciting sales targets and performance incentives


• Contribute directly to the growth and success of the business

About You

What We're Looking For

You don't need industry experience. We value attitude and ambition above all else. We're interested in people who are:

• Motivated by success and personal achievement


• Confident communicators who enjoy speaking with people


• Resilient and positive when faced with challenges


• Competitive, target-driven and results-focused


• Eager to develop new skills and progress quickly


• Looking for a long-term career rather than just a job

What to Expect

Earning potential up to £60,000.

Fully paid 5 holidays twice a year for top performers.

Fast-track career progression based purely on results.

A vibrant, competitive culture where ambition is celebrated and teamwork thrives.

Perks & Benefits

• Performance-led career progression


• Diversity & Inclusion networks and Foxtons-funded social events


• One paid volunteering day per year


• Wellbeing support: enhanced sick pay, confidential counselling, mental health first aiders, coaching platform and subsidised gym membership


• Legendary Christmas Party, Summer Sports Day and regular team nights out


• Enhanced parental policies


• Subsidised staff cafe and bar


• Pension scheme

Where You’ll Be

Based at our award-winning Chiswick Business Park HQ - a standout workspace with landscaped gardens, a lake and weekly events including food festivals, fireworks and beach volleyball. You'll ideally live within 45 minutes or be open to relocating.

About The Company

As London's number 1 estate agency brand, our customers choose us because we get it done. And we know it's our people that make us so successful. In over 40 years serving London and the Home Counties, we have discovered a winning formula for creating driven and ambitious professionals. This includes the best training at every stage, market-leading technology and the opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's most influential professionals.

Is it important for you to know our Corporate Social Responsibility before you apply? Great, it's important to us too. Whether we're providing LGBTQ+ safe spaces, stocking our offices from charitable water suppliers or engaging in fabulous local events, our 50+ offices across London play a key part in our communities. We also offer annual paid time off for employees to volunteer at a charity of their choice. Many choose to support our partner, Single Homeless Project. This is London's largest homelessness charity, making a difference in 10,000 Londoners' lives across all 32 boroughs.

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