Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week,. Monday to Friday. Saturdays on a rota basis for which lieu time will be given
Salary: Apprenticeship wage + commission . OTE earnings upwards of £20,000
Are you looking to start a rewarding career in estate agency? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity.
We are delighted to offer a full-time, permanent opportunity to join our award-winning Pattinson Whickham team as an Apprentice Sales and Lettings Negotiator.
No previous estate agency experience is required. We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a genuine ambition to build a long-term career within the property industry. In return, we'll provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed.
As part of the role, you'll work towards a recognised Junior Estate Agency qualification during your first 12–18 months with our trusted training provider. Dedicated study time will be built into your working week, giving you the support you need to successfully complete your apprenticeship while gaining valuable hands-on experience.
A full UK driving licence is essential, as travel will be required as part of your role.
About Us:
Pattinson Whickham is proud to be a part of the renowned Pattinson network, which encompasses 28 branches across the north east. As a family-owned business, we have built a reputation for exceptional customer service and top-tier marketing strategies, serving our vendors and landlords with excellence. Our unwavering commitment to the well-being of both our customers and staff has been the cornerstone of our past successes and will continue to drive our future endeavours.
The Role:
As an Apprentice Sales and Lettings Negotiator, your responsibilities will include:
· Registering customer enquiries and identifying their property requirements to offer our property and financial services.
· Conducting accompanied viewings on residential and lettings stock.
· Obtaining constructive feedback from buyers and tenants and relaying it to our sellers and landlords.
· Negotiating sales and lettings offers to achieve successful outcomes.
· Providing regular marketing updates to sellers and landlords, identifying strategies to enhance interest and enquiries for their properties.
· Assisting in the progression of sales through the legal process, liaising between buyers, sellers, and solicitors.
· Proactively advancing lettings applications to successful conclusions, maintaining communication with tenants and landlords.
· Actively generating residential and lettings market appraisals to drive new sales and lettings instructions.
· Identifying mortgage opportunities and scheduling mortgage appointments with our financial service partners.
· Recognising conveyancing opportunities and maximising referrals to our in-house panel law firms.
· Enhancing brand awareness through effective utilisation of social media platforms. Experience in content creation will be advantageous.
As a valued member of the Pattinson team, you will enjoy benefits including:
· A 5-day working week.
· Access to excellent in-house training and development programs.
· A competitive financial package.
· Superb career advancement prospects within our organisation.
If you are motivated, driven, and eager to excel in the field of estate agency, we encourage you to seize this opportunity to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing success.