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