Job Description
Trainee Business Transfer Agent
Leigh on Sea
Full Time; Permanent
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday; 09:00 – 17:30 (Friday; 17:00))
Basic + Comms OTE (£25K – £35K)
Start Date: ASAP
28 days holiday including Bank Holidays
Our client’s Business Transfer Agents sells businesses on behalf of clients. Businesses marketed range from Cafes and Restaurants to Dry Cleaners and Launderettes, Hotels, Hair and Beauty Salons, Take Aways and Pubs to MOT centres... to name just a few.
It’s doubtful the ideal applicant they seek will have experience in their sector or even know much about what a Business Transfer Agent is, or does That is not necessarily important, as they are looking for the ‘right’ person to welcome as a Trainee initially, into their Office in Leigh-on-Sea. What is important, is being proactive, self-motivated, reliable, enthusiastic and organised with an excellent telephone manner and a genuine interest in learning their business, becoming a valued team member.
Our client wants you to succeed, and will assist you with full training, guidance, development and ongoing support. Earnings will be based on a basic salary and minimum, easily achievable, targets securing uncapped commission.
There will be a 3-month trial period.
This is an interesting and rare opportunity.
Although mildly compared to the role of an Estate Agent, the role differs as our client is 100% office-based, with clients dealt with over the phone. You will not be expected to attend any type of accompanied viewings or meeting buyers or sellers, so whether you drive or not isn’t important, however being able to get to their office without fuss is essential.
They offer excellent working conditions between 09:00 – 17:30, Monday to Friday (17:00 on a Friday).
You will learn and ultimately become responsible for all aspects within the business, accomplishing a wide variety of duties and procedures that assist the company grow in a target driven, fair environment.
Brief Responsibilities:
* Registering buyers’ details.
* Answering inbound calls – dealing with enquiries via phone and email.
* Arranging appointments between sellers and buyers.
* Following up appointments – gaining feedback for clients.
* Contact potential vendors to inform them about services – winning business.
* Advertising businesses throughout various websites and portals.
* Dealing with offers and negotiations.
* Preparing sales letters, referencing buyers – administration duties.
* Keep records of calls and sales and note useful information.
Requirements:
* Preferably some experience in a similar or sales environment however, if you are the right person, our client will consider fully training you after an initial three-month trial period.
* Able to understand, learn and use a simple database and telephone system (e.g. CRM software).
* Ability to learn about services and describe / explain them to prospects, clients and applicants.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
If you feel you have the qualities our client seeks and would like to learn more about this rare and exciting role, get in touch. They would love to hear from you.