Savills

We are looking for an experienced Lettings Negotiator to join our Lettings team working across the areas of Barnes and Sheen.

We require somebody dynamic who can use their own initiative, display a positive “can do” and flexible approach to the role. It is imperative for the successful candidate to be able to deliver KPI’s and work effectively under pressure.

As Lettings Negotiator you will be responsible for liaising and negotiating directly with our clients as well as managing the process for applicants and tenants, helping them with their ongoing requirements. This role has a competitive package and Savills offer a great induction programme as well as ongoing support and training during your career with us.

Team Overview

Savills culture is one of trust and respect, teamwork and collaboration. Our teams and our clients benefit when we work together, listening to and learning from each other. Above all, we value the motivation of our people. This is evidenced by our wellbeing offer, our capability to facilitate flexible working and our support to enjoy a healthy work life balance.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

The role requires high energy and a willingness to get stuck in and help whenever necessary with a varied workload in active and busy offices. Often there will be time pressures and short notice requests – our Lettings Negotiator should thrive under this pressure.

The principal aim of the role is: organising and conducting viewings, negotiating offers and successfully arranging new tenancies. This is a position which has a proven track record of significant success so a very exiting role but as a candidate you will need to demonstrate a strong track record of hitting targets.

You will be expected to take the lead on ensuring all required paperwork and checks that are carried out for each tenancy, with the support of your team; complying with all Savills processes, ARLA guidance and statutory legislation.

To achieve these objectives the successful candidate will be required to:
•    Qualify, register and maintain a database of applicants
•    Negotiate tenancies with clients
•    Assist negotiators in agreeing tenancies on properties where you have the relationship with the client
•    Provide weekly marketing and property performance feedback to clients
•    Help build and expand the Savills Lettings business and to be aware of future opportunities
•    Cross sell / refer across the business
•    Maintain the company’s standard as a market leader
•    Create local business relationships and build Savills reputation
•    Develop and maintain a close working relationship with the Sales department
•    Be up to date with the latest legislation and comply with the various Codes of Conduct (ARLA and RICS)
•    If not already qualified, prepared and ready to commit to becoming a qualified ARLA member, for which comprehensive training will be  provided and costs covered

Skills, Knowledge and Experience 

•    Comprehensive knowledge of the local area and market
•    Track record of achieving targets
•    Confident and enthusiastic approach to work
•    Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
•    Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate at all levels
•    Monitor and grow local profile including developing marketing and PR opportunities
•    Existing knowledge and effective use of Reapit, preferable but not essential
•    Be comfortable working with multiple departments, fitting into different teams as required.
•    Ideally ARLA qualified
•    Minimum of one years prior experience in a similar role
•    Adaptability and a willingness to learn
•    Excellent customer service skills

Assessment applicants can expect during selection
•    3 stage interviews
•    Personality profile