Job Description
Purpose of the Role
To sell and acquire businesses on behalf of both private and corporate clients in the pubs & restaurants sector covering Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.
Duties and Responsibilities
- To take responsibility for the business within your allocated patch and sector;
- To build the client base within your patch;
- To visit and talk to clients about their businesses and its special features;
- To collect information about the property and take photographs;
- To estimate the value of the property using the correct estimation calculations and processes;
- To sell Christie & Co’s services to clients;
- To market and promote properties for sale;
- To send out details of new businesses in the market to database contacts;
- To advise clients about the buying and selling process;
- To arrange and carry out the viewings of properties;
- To represent the sellers in negotiations with prospective buyers;
- To monitor the sales as they proceed and liaise with all interested parties including mortgage brokers, solicitors, surveyors and other agents;
- To advise clients and help buyers to decide what they want to buy;
- To make sure that a price is agreed that is acceptable to both the buyer and the seller;
- To keep up to date with trends in the local commercial property market;
- To respond to queries via email and telephone;
- To maintain administrative records.
Working Relationships and Contacts
You will work within a small group of Business Agents, which forms part of a national team of specialist Agents and Valuers. You will report to a Regional Director, whilst retaining a good degree of autonomy. There will be plenty of support from a wide variety of experienced Business Agents who are leaders in their specialist fields. Our brand, company reputation and market knowledge will help you to open doors and become a trusted advisor for clients to rely upon with confidence. You will also work closely with Christie Group colleagues to cross-sell and gain business.
General Responsibilities
- To be a good ambassador for the company;
- To adhere to the company’s Equal Opportunities policy in all activities, and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible;
- To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health & Safety At Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives;
- To work in accordance with the Data Protection Act;
- To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected.
Person Specification
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience within commercial or residential Estate Agency business; Essential
- Exceptional negotiation and communication skills; Essential
- Very strong IT skills with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Essential
- Knowledge of relevant legislation; Essential
- Knowledge of the Property sector and Property trends; Essential
- Relevant Real Estate degree; Desirable
- Experience of working with Salesforce; Desirable
- UK Driving licence and confident with driving long distances; Essential
Personal Characteristics
- Professional with high standards;
- Able to develop strong working relationships;
- Sales and service-oriented;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Communication skills – listening carefully and giving feedback;
- Numerate with strong analytical skills;
- Meticulous and methodical in approach;
- Self-motivated and able to use initiative;
- Driven and energetic;
- Honest and trustworthy;
- Team player;
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
- Strong organisational skills;
- Calm, considered approach when handling diverse demands;
- Able to work under pressure and to deadlines;
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
What we offer
- Enhanced maternity and paternity cover
- Life assurance
- Employee wellbeing assistance via Plumm
- Cycle to work scheme
- Annual development budget
- Eye care vouchers
- Hybrid working
If you are interested in this role or require further information please contact charlie.hart@christie.com