Trainee Sales Negotiator

Due to business growth, we have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Trainee Sales Negotiator to join our Sales team based in Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career within the residential real estate sector.

As a Trainee Sales Negotiator, you will assist with the growth and development of the Oxford branch and will be provided with training and support in order to meet set individual and office targets. You will act as a point of contact for any queries to the branch and will help to register and manage a list of applicants ensuring they are regularly contacted and offered new properties. Additionally, as the Trainee Sales Negotiator you will assist with sales paperwork and anti-money laundering in accordance with our operating procedures

Our Oxford office has over 100 professionals across our main divisions which means there are lots of exciting events going on with various office socials, health & wellbeing and fundraising activities to get involved in.

We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.

Main Tasks:

• Answering the phone and directing calls as required
• Meet and greet all visitors to the office, ensuring that they are provided with a high level of customer service
• Assist other negotiators with market appraisals
• Assisting with the take on process for successful appraisals as required
• Deal with re-routing enquiries for other offices/departments in the building
• Process potential applicants by entering them on the database and arrange viewings when necessary
• Follow up on viewings and report back to the vendors, using the opportunity to push for additional viewings and market appraisals
• Assist with accompanied viewings as necessary
• Through contact with applicants search for and develop new business opportunities with particular emphasis on increasing volume of second-hand sales
• Join in with the rota to work Saturdays – subject to business requirements

This job description is not exhaustive and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the department

What will it take to be successful?

To be successful in this role, you’ll have strong customer service skills and a keen interest in the residential sales sector. You’ll also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, good administrative and organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressure. You’ll be a strong team player with good interpersonal skills, IT literate and comfortable working with databases and relevant software. You will hold a full driving licence.