Gateway is a leading property services company, offering expert solutions in property management, sales and lettings, conveyancing, mortgage advice, insurance, facilities management, surveying, and energy management.
As we continue to grow, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lettings Negotiator to join our increasingly busy team at our office in Southend-on-Sea.
The Person
You will be a people person aligned to the Gateway brand. You will be a great communicator with a track record of delivering the best client and customer experience possible. Promoting the brand and creating new opportunities will come as second nature to you.
The Job
You will oversee all aspects of the lettings process, delivering outstanding customer service to clients and tenants, securing property valuations, conducting inspections, reporting maintenance issues, and maintaining accurate database records.
Reporting to the Lettings Manager, your responsibilities will include:
* Property inspections
* Liaising with and updating landlords regularly
* Property valuations prior to marketing
* Offer negotiation
* Cross-selling the company's other services
* Ensuring the company's adherence to all relevant legislation
* Property auditing and compliance, including gas safety, portable appliance testing and smoke detectors
* Overseeing all aspects of a new tenancy, including document preparation, referencing, check in/out, and receipt of all necessary funds
* Assistance with any maintenance issues that arise
What We Are Looking For
* Well-presented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Great negotiation skills
* Confidence in your abilities
* Flexibility in your role as some overnight stays may be required for properties further afield
What You Need
* 2 years' experience as a Sales Negotiator
* A full, clean driving license
Job location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Saturday
Salary: Competitive withan annual review
Annual leave: 23 days plus bank holidays
Extras: Company pension plan, company membership programmes, employee referral incentive, seasonal company events, training and relevant qualification sponsorship
Job Type: Full-time
Application question(s):
* What is your salary expectation?
Experience:
* lettings: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person