We are looking for a hard-working, driven, self-disciplined, self-motivated, experienced administrator with knowledge and skills in an office based role to join our office team at the company's head office in Bury.
Due to the nature of the business and the dynamics of its core team, the position's day-to-day routine will be widely varied presenting the individual with a different challenge at each moment of each day whilst carrying out their day to day responsibilities
Proven experience / confidence in the following fields will be an advantage for the candidate to be considered:
* Good telephone manner - As part of the role, you will require confidence in answering and importantly in making regular calls to professionals and non-professionals. A balance of empathy and firmness is required to maintain the relationships required.
* People skills / approachability - the role will involve forming new relationships with unknown third parties both over the phone and in person and as such a large degree of friendliness when communicating with members of the public will be required. The candidate must have an heir of approachability and trustworthiness but also professionalism in order to forge, maintain and benefit from such relationships.
* Confidentiality - Due to the nature of the commercial information you will be privy to, the candidate must maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion in all communications at all times with a keen eye on protecting the best interests of the business.
* Interpersonal skills & Communication - You will be working as part of a team environment and so communication will be a key component to being successful in the role whether communicating with colleagues, customers, suppliers, purchasers, property professionals or tenants.
* Rapport building, salesmanship & negotiation skills - This will be integral in many aspects of the role such as when negotiating with potential customers / and team members further dealing with commercial agents to ensure maximum efforts and being expended on behalf of the company.
* Report writing - You will be expected to create regular updates and summaries for your colleagues on day-to-day activities to ensure the wider team is kept up-to-date at all times.
* Good written communication skills are essential.
* Time-keeping and organisation and prioritization is a key
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You should be comfortable setting and keeping your own deadlines and organizing your work accordingly to ensure everything is completed in a timely, prioritised manner
* Being Proactive - You will be expected to be proactive in your work, obtaining the answers to questions which may arise
* Efficiency - The work environment within the business is fast paced and requires an individual who does not get easily overwhelmed when tasks require completing in a short space of time and under pressure.
* Resilience and efficient working are key to performing at the high standard required.
* Basic Microsoft office experience and computer literacy is required.
Interested applicants who are serious about the role should enquire with a copy of their CV detailing their employment history, a demonstration of their suitedness aligned with the job characteristics described above and with reference to why they believe they would be suited to the role described.
Employment opportunities are available with immediate effect to a successful applicant.
Please be aware that due to a high volume of applicants, we will only be able to respond to those who are successful during the interview stage.
Work Schedule:
Full time employment will consist of a 9am - 5pm working day Monday to Friday.
Salary: Up to £28,000 per year based, among other factors, on the level of the applicants experience.
Work Benefits:
Ability to enrol with the company pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Air Conditioned office
Employment within a company with a combined experience of over 75+ years in the property and business industry.
Daily exposure to a variety of tasks expediting the learning curve and career growth.
Employment within a highly personal, friendly company in a team-driven environment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Experience:
* administration: 4 years (preferred)
* Sales administration: 4 years (required)
Work Location: In person