Careers at Boydens

Working for Boydens

Our network of branches covers North Essex and South Suffolk and our Head Office is located in Colchester. We are always looking for talented people to join us.

As an independent, family-owned business, we appreciate how important it is to have motivated, local staff providing exceptional customer service. Because of this, we ensure our staff are highly trained and sit an internal competency test before being given the opportunity to sit the Technical Award in Sales or Lettings. We believe it’s important to be part of a company which will enable you to learn the key skills needed to flourish into a sales and property expert.

We take pride in all our branches and the talented teams who work within them and are continually developing our business to make us even more customer focused.

COLCHESTER SALES & LETTINGS NEGOTIATOR

The role of the Sales & Lettings Negotiator is to support the manager and colleagues sell and let residential properties.  You will work as part of the team in a busy office.  You will provide assistance to your colleagues when required to ensure the office continues to perform.  Candidate must be able to provide flexibility to accommodate future business needs.  Below is a list of your core duties.  This is not an exhaustive list and is subject to change as the needs of the business change.

LISTING AND MARKETING INDIVIDUAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE & LET

• Create property details via company software in accordance with company guide.
• Regularly review applicant data base, to categorise those “own to sell” and “hot” applicants.
• Email and call out new instructions as per company policy.
• Maximise board presence.
• Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters.
• Upsell conveyancing services.
• Organise and make referrals to financial advisors.
• Promote properties through advertisements and open houses.
• Book and accompany viewings.  Feedback to client within company policy timeframe.
• Review property listings in accordance with company policy to ensure property remains current and appealing.
• Negotiate offers for purchase and let.
• To take professional standard photographs and video tours in accordance with company policy.
• Carry out AML checks in accordance with company policy on vendors and purchasers prior to progressing professional relationship.
• Secure relevant ID to progress offer to purchase or let.
• Initiate tenant referencing.
• Ensure third party referrals made to letting applicants when applying.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE

• Attend conventions, seminars, and association meetings to remain knowledgeable and up to date in respect of the market and legislation.
• Attend events/webinars, to develop professional knowledge.

CLIENT CARE

• Work with and support your colleagues within branch.
• Maintain regular communication with client throughout instruction.

• Work closely with central sales progression team/financial advisor and tenancy progression department

• Maintain service in accordance with company service levels, core values and behaviours.

YOU WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING KEY SKILLS: 

• Strong negotiation and selling skills.

• Ambition, drive and charisma.

• Smart and presentable.

• Knowledge of the local sales and lettings market.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain a positive relationship with clients and colleagues.

• Strong organisational skills.

• Full clean driving license.