Business Agent - Bristol, United Kingdom - Christie & Co

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    Description

    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 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