The Role
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 Driver’s licence and confident with driving long distances; Essential
Personal Characteristics
* with high standards;
* to develop strong working relationships;
* and service-oriented;
* skills;
* skills – listening carefully and giving feedback;
* with strong analytical skills;
* and methodical in approach;
* and able to use initiative;
* and energetic;
* and trustworthy;
* player;
* thinking and problem-solving skills;
* organisational skills;
* considered approach when handling diverse demands;
* to work under pressure and to deadlines;
* 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