Sales & Lettings Negotiator

A Sales & Lettings Negotiator is required for a new estate agency branch in the Didcot area, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced property professional to develop their career within a growing local business.

Job Title: Sales & Lettings Negotiator

Location: Didcot, OX11

Salary: OTE £40,000 per annum

Position: Permanent - Full Time

Reference: WR99411

The role will involve managing sales and lettings enquiries, conducting property viewings, negotiating offers and progressing transactions through to completion.

You will also handle tenancy arrangements, compliance checks and build strong relationships with buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants across the local area. Some previous experience in Estate Agency / Lettings essential.

What's in it for you (Benefits):

• A full-time, permanent position within a new Didcot branch
• A varied role covering both residential sales and lettings
• The opportunity to develop your property knowledge and progress your career
• The chance to build relationships and establish yourself within the local property market
• A supportive team environment with the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the branch

The Company:

• An independent property agency specialising in residential sales and lettings
• Operating across the Oxfordshire property market, with a focus on delivering a professional and personal service
• Expanding its presence with a new branch in Didcot, serving South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse

What you'll be doing (Key Responsibilities) as a Sales & Lettings Negotiator:

• Responding to incoming enquiries, arranging appointments and matching prospective buyers and tenants with suitable properties
• Conducting property viewings, gathering feedback, negotiating offers and progressing sales through to exchange and completion
• Building and maintaining relationships with vendors, landlords, buyers, tenants and applicants to generate repeat business and referrals
• Managing lettings administration, including referencing, Right to Rent checks, deposit registration and tenancy set-up through to move-in
• Carrying out AML checks and ensuring property documentation and compliance requirements are completed accurately, including gas safety, EICR and EPC records
• Maintaining accurate records on the CRM system, following up leads and providing a professional and responsive service throughout the sales and lettings process

What our client is looking for (Skills & Experience):

• A minimum of 1 year's UK residential estate agency experience
• Experience in sales and lettings, with the ability to handle enquiries and manage customers professionally
• Good knowledge of lettings compliance, including Right to Rent, deposit protection, gas safety, EICR and EPC requirements
• Knowledge of AML procedures and an understanding of the importance of regulatory compliance
• Strong telephone manner, communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to build rapport and convert enquiries into business
• Propertymark qualifications or currently working towards an appropriate qualification
• Experience using Street CRM or a similar estate agency software system, with sales progression experience advantageous
• A full UK driving licence, with local knowledge of Didcot, South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse desirable; awareness of the Renters' Rights Act would also be beneficial

Is this the role for you?