Trainee Estate Agent

SHIPWAYS; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property services company is seeking a Trainee Estate Agent to join their successful sales team in Shirley, England. This entry-level position offers industry-leading training and development, with the opportunity to grow into a full-fledged estate agency professional. You will engage in activities such as property valuations, viewings, and negotiations. The role emphasizes outstanding customer service and includes a competitive OTE of £30k with uncapped commission. The ideal candidate is passionate and holds a full UK driving license.

Benefits

Industry-leading training and development

Clear career progression

Supportive environment

Top achievers’ awards opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering outstanding customer care and service.
• Positive, organized, detail-oriented, and numerate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• IT literate (MS Office, internet, and email systems).
• Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Generate and book property valuations.
• Conduct property viewings with prospective buyers.
• Negotiate offers and agree on sales.
• Maximize appointments for the branch Mortgage Advisor.
• Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the sales journey.

Skills

Customer care

Resilience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Job description

Trainee Estate Agent

Connells Group, the Home of Opportunity, is looking for a highly motivated Trainee Estate Agent (Sales Negotiator) to join our successful Shipways residential sales team in Shirley.

As part of the Connells Group — the UK’s leading and most recognised property services business — this is an outstanding opportunity to launch or accelerate your career in estate agency. You’ll benefit from industry-leading training, a clear and demonstrable career pathway, and the support of a market-leading organisation with a proven track record of developing talent.

This is an entry-level role designed to develop you into a fully‑fledged estate agency professional. You will learn every aspect of the estate agency model through a structured, industry‑leading development and training programme, setting you up and providing exposure to diverse pathways across the business, including Sales, Lettings, Mortgage Services, Land, New Homes, and other specialist services, allowing you to control your career.

OTE: £30k | Uncapped Commission | Clear Career Progression

A Quick Look at the Role

• Generate and book property valuations
• Conduct property viewings with prospective buyers
• Negotiate offers and agree on sales
• Maximise every opportunity to arrange appointments for the branch Mortgage Advisor
• Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the sales journey.

What’s in It for You?

• Industry‑leading training and development
• A clear and achievable career ladder within Connells Group
• A supportive, rewarding and high‑performance environment
• Opportunities to compete for top achievers’ awards

Skills and Experience We’re Looking For

• Be passionate about delivering outstanding customer care and service
• Be resilient, positive, organised, numerate and detail‑oriented
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be IT literate (MS Office, internet and email systems)
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Connells Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity status.

If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. Potential matters just as much as experience, and you could be the right fit for this role or another opportunity within Connells Group.

Join Connells Group – the Home of Opportunity – and build a successful career with pathways into Sales, Lettings, Mortgage Services, Land, New Homes, and other specialist services, within one of the UK’s leading property brands.