Sales Negotiator

Gilson Gray LLP; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Edinburgh seeks a highly driven Sales Negotiator to join its successful Estate Agency team. This role involves managing property sales, maintaining client relationships, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should be knowledgeable about the property industry and have previous experience in sales negotiation. A proactive approach to meet sales targets and contribute to a supportive team environment is essential. This position offers a dynamic work atmosphere with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of the property industry.
• Previous experience in property sales negotiation.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full case load of properties for sale with weekly client updates.
• Build and maintain client relationships from listing to agreement of offer.
• Monitor sales and suggest marketing initiatives as needed.
• Meet and exceed sales targets contributing to team success.
• Ensure the internal system is updated frequently.
• Answer phones and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Sales negotiation

Client relationship management

Knowledge of property industry

Customer service excellence

Job description

Gilson Gray’s Estate Agency team are part of Gilson Gray’s continuingly growing organisation. Gilson Gray LLP are a comprehensive law firm, offering expert legal, property and financial services. We support clients throughout their entire lifetime. The team have decades of experience in Estate Agency and provide support to clients on all their queries

Based in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Forfar, Dundee, North Berwick, Lincoln and London, we focus on ensuring we provide the highest level of advice and on-going service to our clients. We are ambitious and have significantly grown the team over the course of the last year. We pride ourselves in looking after our clients personally and providing the upmost standard of service.

This role would be based in our Edinburgh office.

Our Team

We are looking to hire a highly driven Sales Negotiator to join our successful Estate Agency team.

We are a well-established and proactive estate agency team who take pride in the service we offer to our clients during what could be a stressful time. We aim to make the process as easy as possible whilst maintaining the high standards our clients expect. Whilst we work in different locations, we very much believe we are one team and with a shared goal.

We are an enthusiastic team that support each other to achieve a great working environment. We value each other’s expertise and opinion and pride ourselves in offering an inclusive, enjoyable and motivating place to work.

The Role

We are looking to further strengthen our current team with the appointment of an experienced candidate.

As a Sales Negotiator at Gilson Gray you’ll be responsible for:

• Managing a full case load of properties on the market for sale, including weekly client updates on sale progress, negotiating offers on their behalf, and delivering exceptional service.
• Dealing with clients from the point of listing through to agreement of offer, building and maintaining the relationship and understanding their needs and preferences.
• Continually monitoring the sale and suggest marketing initiatives if required, liaising with other solicitors and estate agents.
• Meet and exceed sales targets, contributing to the overall success of the team.
• Ensuring the internal system (BDP) is updated frequently.
• Booking in valuations for the valuers, obtaining all relevant details.
• Updating feedback from viewings within 24 hours of the viewing being carried out.
• General administration work including answering phones and providing excellent customer service.
• Engage in referral lead generation, including valuations, Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) services, conveyancing, and Gilson Gray Financial Management (GGFM).

Required Knowledge and Experience

• An up-to-date knowledge of the property industry
• Previous experience of property sales negotiation
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment