Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an experienced Sales Negotiator to join our busy York office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a new challenge while working with a varied portfolio. As the post holder, you will help to generate new sales business for the office, carry out market appraisals, negotiate profitable sales and contribute to the growth of the office. Additionally, you will help to build and maintain strong working relationships with existing and potential clients.



The successful candidate will join a team of 9 within our busy Sales and Lettings office in York, working alongside an experienced rural team. The York team is approachable, effective, and ambitious and is committed to providing the best customer experience.



We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on!

Main tasks:

Generate and carry out market appraisals, developing new business and handling own portfolio of clients to achieve or exceed agreed targets (working in conjunction with other CJ offices on joint instructions as required) Liaise with prospective purchasers, vendors and viewing staff, arrange viewing appointments, market appraisals, and negotiate offers Pro-active applicant management and communication, maximising the use of databases such as Reapit to ensure all applicant details are up to date and a successful source of potential sale instructions Maintain strong, effective relationships with vendors and applicants Maintain vendor feedback and communicate with vendors Prepare mail out and talking to prospective purchasers at the beginning of marketing of a new property Contribute to general running and profitability of the sales department Support the excellent reputation of Carter Jonas by providing a consistently high level of service to clients

What will it take to be successful?

We are seeking someone with proven property sales experience, with excellent communication, organisational and multitasking skills. You'll be a strong team player, with the ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines. You will also be IT literate and comfortable working with databases and relevant software. Experience of the local area residential sales market is highly desirable.



Hours
Full time
Contract type
Permanent
Location
York

Why choose us?

We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.

About us:

Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.

Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers - our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.

We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients' future prosperity.

Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.

Our values:

Approachable - We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth Effective - We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable Ambitious - We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm


We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aide their personal development in the business, and comprise of:

Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm's heritage and values Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business * Personal Effectiveness & Productivity- Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.