Job Specification: Lettings Negotiator
Location: Jigsaw, Selby
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturdays on a rota basis (approximately 1 in 5-6 Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Position: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
About Us:
Jigsaw is a reputable, family-run business in Selby, offering lettings and sales services. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, customer-focused service to our clients. We are looking for a motivated, professional, and enthusiastic Negotiator to join our team.
Job Overview:
As a Negotiator, primarily focused on lettings with involvement in sales, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the branch. Your responsibilities will include managing the booking of viewings, pre-vetting applicants, coordinating inspections, and marketing. You will work closely with both landlords and tenants to ensure a smooth and efficient lettings process. Based in the Selby office, you will also contribute to driving negotiations across both lettings and sales.
Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiations & Client Management:
Actively negotiate with landlords, tenants, vendors, and buyers to secure the best possible deals for both parties.
Advise landlords and vendors on market conditions and property improvements to maximise rental yields and sale value.
- Communication:
Maintain effective communication with tenants, landlords, vendors, and buyers throughout the lettings and sales process.
Ensure a high level of customer service and professionalism is maintained at all times.
- Teamwork:
Collaborate with other team members, contributing to the smooth running of the business.
Assist with other ad-hoc tasks as required by the team or management.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience:
Previous experience in estate agency or property lettings is preferred but not essential. Training will be provided.
- Communication:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to build rapport quickly with clients and colleagues.
- Organisation:
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- IT Skills:
Comfortable using office software and estate agency management software (training provided).
- Driving Licence:
A full, clean driving licence is essential should you be required to travel to appointments and viewings.
- Customer Focus:
Ability to work with clients in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring satisfaction at all stages of the process.
- Personal Attributes:
Professional appearance and attitude.
Motivated and goal-oriented, with a proactive approach to work.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong negotiation skills and an ability to find solutions.
Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
Why Join The Jigsaw Team?
- Be part of a supportive, family-run business that values its employees.
- Opportunity to grow and develop within the estate agency industry.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A positive working environment where you can make a real difference.
- 5 optional, unpaid rest days.
- Employee workplace pension scheme.
- Regular team building activities.
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Team-based bonus structure.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Long weekends off during bank holidays.
- Half a day's work during the Christmas period, paid as a full day.
- No individual target-driven pressure.
- Half a day off in exchange for working on a Saturday.
- Annual team Christmas party.
- Out of office team social events.
- Business related mileage re-reimbursed at 40p per mile.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,500.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Referral programme
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: JIG-SELBY
