Trainee Estate Agent

haart Estate Agents; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading estate agency in Northampton is seeking a motivated Sales Adviser to join their team. This role focuses on generating new business through canvassing and requires a strong customer service approach. The ideal candidate will have a clean driving license, own vehicle, and enthusiasm for sales and property. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

£25,000 basic salary

Complete on-target earnings of £42,000 per year

30 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving license.
• Own vehicle in good condition.
• Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily/weekly/monthly business targets are met.
• Manage valuation generation activities within the branch operation.
• Generate referral business through first-class customer engagement.
• Engage in local canvassing and prospecting activities.

Skills

Customer-focused

Sales

Communication skills

People skills

IT proficiency

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a motivated, customer‑focused Sales Adviser to join our team! In this exciting role you’ll be at the heart of generating new business through canvassing and prospecting, helping to grow our market presence and represent our Estate Agency brand in your local area.

You’ll be part of a supportive and high‑performing team that’s passionate about helping you succeed and progress in your career. If you have a love for sales, property, and delivering exceptional customer service, this is the ideal opportunity to develop your skills and thrive in a fast‑paced, rewarding industry.

Compensation & Benefits

• £25,000 basic salary
• Complete on‑target earnings of £42,000 per year
• Additional commission scheme
• Access to company‑wide incentive programmes
• Full‑time hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am‑6pm, Saturday 9am‑5pm

• 30 days annual leave (includes bank holidays)
• Enrolment at the Spicerhaart Learning & Development Centre
• Continued training as you grow within your role
• Career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential helpline)
• Eye care
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Company Pension Scheme
• Personal ‘Talk Time’ with our CEOs
• Opportunity to earn a place in the CEO Exclusive Achievers Club
• Eligibility for our annual black‑tie Elevate Awards (role related)

Training & Onboarding

• One week at the Spicerhaart Learning & Development Centre
• Purpose‑built training location
• Industry‑leading training delivered in one‑to‑one and group sessions
• Day‑to‑day learning led by industry experts
• Fully‑paid hotel stay for the duration of training (Colchester)
• Second week at the L&D Centre over the first five‑to‑six weeks of employment

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily/weekly/monthly business targets are met
• Custodian of Spicerhaart Ways for Valuation generation activities within the branch operation
• Proactively communicate Valuation opportunities through outbound call volumes via ROSIE software
• Ensure all call‑out campaigns for properties for sale are fulfilled and ROSIE operating standards are maintained
• Attend morning meetings with updates on the week's valuation pipeline
• Lead as the Canvassing Champion, implementing a structured door‑knocking and zonal canvassing strategy; track new listings, withdrawn properties, and generate leads; manage market leads via ROSIE
• Engage in daily 1:1 meetings with line manager for coaching and business development
• Manage and respond to intranet leads daily; use ROSIE to communicate with Local Owner to Sell customers; close down Valuation opportunities
• Generate referral business through first‑class customer engagement
• Engage in local canvassing and prospecting activities, including social media, door knocking, telephone prospecting, leaflet distribution; build personal brand through social media and video usage
• Take inbound calls ensuring applicant registration; identify and close opportunities for Valuations, viewings and Financial Services
• Seek named 5★ Google review opportunities to build brand and personal reputation

Key Characteristics

• Passion
• Ambition
• Drive
• Strong work ethic
• Positive mindset
• Professionalism
• Good communication skills
• People skills
• Customer‑focused
• Respectful

Eligibility

• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Own vehicle in good condition; must provide proof of business insurance before starting
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Basic IT proficiency and keen eye for detail
• Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK (Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006)
• Evidence of right to work: passport or birth certificate

At some point in your application process you will be required to interview via video call.

Our Employee Assistance Programme offers up to six support sessions via telephone.

Company financial commitments to annual eye tests and glasses are subject to the terms stated in the company Eye Test Policy.

Employee referrals are subject to the terms of our Employee Referral Scheme.

NOTE: If you leave the role within the first 12 months after successful application, you may be required to reimburse the company for training programme costs.

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