Junior Estate Agent Apprentice

This role is designed to support the sales team, working directly with the senior sales negotiator reporting to the sales manager. The applicant would be required to work Saturdays and would therefore have a day off during the week.

The main functions will be the following, although are not definitive:

To register applicants onto the database To manage the data base with regular contact to purge redundant applicants To book viewings by calling the data base and property matching, as well as downloading email and web leads requesting viewings Obtaining regular feedback from viewings Conduct property viewings Prospecting - by calling data base of local property owners with potential property to sell and booking in valuations Prospecting - generate a tout list obtained by tracking properties that have been on the market with other agents for a period of time and not sold. Generate tout list by obtaining addresses of the tracked properties, and send letters periodically to the property owners to gain their instruction Prospecting - by dropping door to door leaflets in specific areas, in roads where we have recently sold, and also to properties that have been on the market with other agents, or withdrawn from the market Various administrative tasks to support the sales team, including printing and franking letters for posting, archiving, filing Front office -to meet and greet potential clients who come into the office and register their details on the system for sale or let. Print and hand out brochures to applicants visiting the office Take part in the morning sales meetings and diary management for the day Adhere to company policies and procedures and use of company systems on the pc and paper forms including any requirements for money laundering and GDPR The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle, due to the nature of the role where you will have to conduct viewings

Training:

Level 2 Junior Estate Agent Apprenticeship Standard:

Full on-the-job training and support will be provided to enable the successful applicant to undertake the full range of duties required of the role 20% off the job learning required and evidenced in a log provided End-Point Assessment conducted by an external provider (interview, portfolio and knowledge based test). The end-point assessment is designed to enable apprentices to demonstrate that they are fully competent in the skills knowledge and behaviours expected of individuals at this level Delivery of this programme will be remote via Teams

Training Outcome:
The employer is looking for someone to stay and grow with the business long-term, so there will be an opportunity to stay on full-time following the completion of the apprenticeship programme.

Employer Description:
Durden & Hunt is a leading estate agent providing a comprehensive service to our customers across the globe including The United Kingdom, The United Arab Emirates, Cyprus & Spain. We have developed an extensive knowledge of the local property market enabling us to offer a wide ranging service that is both friendly and professional as befits our reputation. We are committed to providing our customers (whether property sellers, buyers, developers etc) with individual high quality advice based on the wealth of experience of our local dedicated teams. With all the traditional values you would expect from a well-established firm combined with the latest innovations and technology, we offer a modern quality service.

Working Hours :
Monday - Saturday (with a day off in the week). Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6.00pm. Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm (with 1 hour unpaid lunch). The hours are based on the candidate being over 18 - candidates under 18 will work a maximum of 40 hours a week.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Driving Licence,Own vehicle