Reporting to the Head of Rural for Scotland, you will be:
* Leading rural sales and purchase transactions across Scotland, from instruction through to completion - including detail gathering, marketing, advertising, negotiating and delivering exceptional results.
* Supporting with some professional valuation work.
* Liaising with key stakeholders, including solicitors and financial institutions.
* Managing instructions profitably and efficiently, maintaining a high standard of client service and delivery.
* Developing new agency opportunities and building strong client relationships, while also supporting agency activity across our wider Scottish offices.
* Growing, managing and leading the rural agency team, including recruitment and conducting performance appraisals.
* Creating cross-selling opportunities by maintaining strong awareness of Bidwells' full-service offering.
* Providing robust, accurate advice for a range of clients and internally.
* Working across Bidwells' network, collaborating with colleagues in residential, rural and other teams in the South to maintain our national presence and ensure a joined-up service.
* Actively promoting Bidwells in the market, networking with rural, agricultural and residential contacts across Central Scotland and beyond.
* Forming good working relationships with other internal operational teams including Finance, HR, IT, Business Development & Marketing.
* Keeping up to date on rural affairs and maintain continuous professional development.
* Supporting the wider REMP team as necessary.
We're looking for someone with energy, confidence and a commercial mindset - someone who thrives in a client-facing role and knows how to win and deliver business., A sound knowledge and significant experience of rural property and agency sales and marketing.
* Knowledge of and/or reputation in the Scotland rural real estate market.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels, both in person and over the phone.
* Strong business development experience and a proven track record of securing new work.
* Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Word and Excel.
* Strong administrative and organisational ability.
* The ability to use your initiative, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* A collaborative mindset and the ability to work well in a team.
It would be great (but not essential) if you also have:
* An MRICS qualification
* Registered Valuer status (or are working towards it)
* Experience of leading and/or growing a team.
We're a different kind of business. Whilst we're a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen.
Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent.
Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension, private medical, medicash plan, your birthday off work and lifestyle discounts and perks. Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities. Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends. Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you. Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer agile working to support it.