Job Description
Purpose of the Role
Provide valuation services across the Retail sector with a focus on going concern convenience, roadside retail (petrol stations), garden centres and other trading assets valued having regard to trading potential. You will be a key member of the Christie & Co valuation team of experts and be expected to network with banks, investors, accountants, and operators.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Compliance with RICS rules and regulations and company policies
- Build internal and external relationships
- Develop your external network of key contacts, including operators, solicitor, accountants and other professional bodies
- Generate business using email, telephone, individual initiatives and other marketing
- Maintain awareness of market activity
- Responding efficiently and effectively to direct enquiries from prospective clients
- Surveying and valuing properties and trading businesses to determine value
- Preparing and delivering detailed reports
- Working to and achieving targets
- Cross-selling Group companies
- Using and diligently maintaining the Christie & Co CRM database of contacts, properties and projects
Working Relationships and Contacts
You will work alongside our lead surveyor and agents who form a national team of specialist retail experts. You will report to the Managing Director, whilst retaining a good level of autonomy. 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 company colleagues to cross-sell and gain business.
General Responsibilities
- To be a good ambassador for the company
- Manage your diary effectively
- 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
- Adhere to all other company policies and procedures
- To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected
Person Specification
Skills and Experience
• Relevant qualification / RICS Chartered Status -Essential
• A minimum of one to two years post-qualification experience -Ideally
• Application of appropriate valuation techniques - Essential
• Thorough approach to valuations - Essential
• Report preparation - Essential
• Understanding Accounts and Leases - Ideally
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills - Essential
• Very strong IT skills with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office - Essential
• Knowledge of trade sector and current market trends - Ideally
• Knowledge of relevant legislation - Ideally
Personal Characteristics
- Professional with high standards
- Able to develop strong working relationships;
- Sales and service oriented;
- 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 can we offer?
- Competitive Salary+ Car Allowance+ Commission
- 25 days holiday
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Opportunity for progression and growth within the company
- Gain/ improve skills within a commercial property company
If you would like to apply for this position and learn more, please email your CV to: jobs@christie.com