Trainee Lettings Estate Agent - Bognor Regis, United Kingdom - Whitlocks Estate Agents

Description

Whitlocks Estate Agents are a small family-run Sales and Lettings Agent established in 1993.

We have a very exciting opportunity for someone looking to get into the property industry, we are looking for a Trainee Lettings Estate Agent to assist with the administration and management of our lettings portfolio.

There is also potential to assist the sales team and help with our marketing which offers plenty of variety to the role, to ensure your days are varied and you gain a greater knowledge of the property industry as a whole.

We currently have a small, close knit team of all women and it is important for us to find someone who shares our core values of providing our clients with excellent customer service, willingness to go the extra mile, hardworking, organised, motivated and positive can do attitude

It is not a problem if you do not have any property experience, we can teach this to you with on the job training but you must be looking for a career in the property industry and dedicated to learning your new role.

Day to Day:

- dealing with enquiries and arranging viewing appointments
- attending viewings and negotiating lets
- preparing the property / file for a tenant move in
- keeping on top of property renewals
- keeping on top of the latest legislation and ensuring our properties are compliant
- dealing with any property maintenance queries
- liaising with our tenants and landlords
- conducting detailed inspections, inventories and check outs
- offering referrals
- administration
- social media and marketing posts
- assisting the sales team
- answering the phone and greeting clients into our office


Ideal characteristics:

- passionate
- enthusiastic
- motivated
- takes pride in their work
- keen attention to detail
- confident - this an an absolute must as we meet and speak to new clients every day
- friendly
- hardworking
- super organised and able to prioritise their tasks
- fantastic customer service
- enjoys dealing with people
- ability to negotiate and be persuasive
- excellent telephone manner
- works well under pressure
- willingness to go the extra mile and stay late until they complete a task if required
- committed to learning all there is to learn about property

We are constantly investing in our staff by encouraging them to reach their full potential and regularly offer opportunities for them to carry out further learning which will lead to promotions and pay rises as well as our motivating commission structure.

Location:229 Pagham Road, Nyetimber, Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO21 3QD.


Salary:
£20,000 - £30,000 per year depending on experience and commission.


Hours of work:5 days a week - Our opening times are 8.45am - 6pm Monday - Friday and 9am - 4pm Saturdays. Your will be entitled to 1 Saturday off per month with an agreed day off in the week.


Requirements:

• Have a Full UK Driving License and their own car

Please ensure you send us a copy of your latest CV, complete the skill tests and answer our screening questions.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£20,000.00-£30,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Application question(s):

• Why do you wish to become an estate agent?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:
In person