Trainee Lettings Consultant

Beresfords Group; Braintree; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Trainee Lettings Consultant at a leading firm, where staff are valued and rewarded. This role involves engaging with potential tenants, understanding their needs, and showcasing properties that fit their requirements. With comprehensive training provided, you will develop your skills in a supportive environment. Enjoy unique perks like a birthday day off, a structured career path, and a competitive salary with bonuses. If you are enthusiastic, customer-focused, and ready to embark on a rewarding career in lettings, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Birthday Day Off

Company Pension

Training & Development Opportunities

Company Events

Referral Programme

Retail vouchers for ‘star’ performers

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a customer-focused environment preferred.
• Full training provided for those without industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with potential tenants to recommend suitable properties.
• Conduct property viewings and negotiate terms between landlords and tenants.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service orientation

IT proficiency (MS Office)

Enthusiasm and competitiveness

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Lettings Consultant to join our award-winning team.

At Beresfords, our staff are at the core of all that we do which is why we have an extensive rewards system to demonstrate our commitment to our staff. If you join Beresfords, you can also enjoy your birthday as an additional day off. Annual holiday entitlement increases with length of service, plus a lucrative referral programme which rewards staff financially for passing business opportunities to other internal departments, and so much more!

Duties will include:

• Liaising with potential new tenants to understand their individual requirements and backgrounds, to make informed recommendations of suitable properties to rent.
• Develop a good understanding of the property portfolio.
• Coordinating and conducting property viewings with prospective tenants.
• Negotiating terms between the landlord and tenants.

Requirements:

• Some previous industry experience preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all those applying must be able to demonstrate a proven track record within a customer focused office environment.
• Enthusiastic and competitive.
• Excellent communication skills, with a positive and professional approach.
• IT proficient, you will be familiar with MS Office packages and able to learn quickly.
• Full UK driving license and use of own car is essential.

Salary & Benefits

An annual basic salary of £21,000p/a - £24,000p/a depending on relevant experience, plus quarterly bonuses. Realistic OTE £22,000p/a - £25,000p/a.

There are also opportunities to secure additional commission via our referral incentive programme. This becomes relevant from the date employment first commences. Realistic initial estimated earnings in this regard are estimated to be circa £500p/a.

Any business mileage incurred can also be reclaimed at the pre-agreed rate.

We also offer a range of additional benefits including those listed below, plus fantastic career opportunities for those who desire a structured career path.

• Birthday Day Off
• Company Pension
• Training & Development Opportunities
• Company Events
• Referral Programme
• Retail vouchers for ‘star’ performers

Hours of Work

Full Time, 5 days per week, including Saturdays with a day off during the week. Our branch openings hours are 8:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5:30pm Friday, and 8:30am to 5:00pm on Saturdays.