The Role
As we look to capitalise on our current market position as the number one agency in Hertfordshire, we are now actively to recruit a Senior Lettings Valuer as we continue to grow our lettings business.
Your primary responsibilities will include generating and conducting market appraisals of properties for let in the local area, you will also be responsible for following through on these valuations, providing an expert and professional service which ultimately see’s client retain our services and take these properties to market in a compliant and strategic manor.
You will be required to work with intelligent clients, building trusted relationships at every opportunity. We expect every client we connect with to enjoy a positive experience of Ashtons, with total peace of mind we will be there with them every step of the way on their property journey.
Applicant’s Skillset
You will have a strong background of working in a busy and competitive lettings environment ideally with more than 5 years’ experience, a proven track record of success in negotiating lettings contracts.
You will be looking to develop your career with a first-class estate agency, be comfortable dealing with properties up to £5000 per calendar month and communicating with intelligent individuals, professional and corporate clients.
You will ideally possess an ARLA Qualification or be working towards this at present
A naturally inquisitive mindset, who looks to probe and find solutions
Excellent time management and the ability to multi-task
An engaging and charismatic personality is essential, as is the ability to provide exceptional service.
You will be able to demonstrate a commercial outlook and the ability to think outside the box
The ability to display confidence and thrive in a busy office environment.
What’s in it for you:
Opportunity to work alongside and partner with some of the best agents in Hertfordshire
Opportunity to work for a company with an excellent track record of developing people’s careers
Clear career roadmap of what’s expected from you to achieve future promotions
Industry leading CRM and technology to support you in being the most successful agent possible
Opportunity to work in an award-winning culture having been voted the best property business to work for in the UK.
Your Birthday off (should it fall on a working day) as an additional day’s holiday on top of your annual leave allowance.
Access to enhanced training as part of our ‘Ashtons Way’ Training Programme to develop you as the very best and commercial version of yourself, you can be.
Industry leading incentives, such as our Annual Top Performers competition and quarterly incentives.
Company social events from BBQs on the common to Tough Mudder events and supporting local community days.
Meet the Team: Click here and here to meet your future colleagues
Remuneration:
Basic: £27,500 - £30,000 (depending on experience) pa
OTE: £40,000 - £45,000 pa
Working Profile:
Monday-Friday 8.30am – 6.00pm
1-in-4 Saturdays 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location:
Welwyn Garden City & Hitchin Offices
Additional Benefits Package:
Parking Permit provided by business, 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays), competitions, company parties, monthly lunches, end of month drinks provided by the business
About Ashtons:
Ashtons is an independent Estate Agency practice, founded over 40 years ago. Driven by meaningful service and performance values, Ashtons has become the unique entity it is today.
The group provides first class Estate Agency, Letting Agency and New Homes in Harpenden, Welwyn Garden City, Berkhamsted, Hitchin and St Albans. Outlying rural areas are dealt with through our specialist Village & Country office in Redbourn and second Village & Rural department at Welwyn Garden City.
At Ashtons, everyone is treated as an individual from the day we first meet them, to the day we hand over the keys to their new home. We strive to cater for specific needs – nothing is classed as standard, and nothing is left to chance. Exemplary service sits naturally alongside unrivalled performance.
We have strength and depth with over 130 enthusiastic and professionally minded people, who contribute daily to the success of our brand throughout Hertfordshire.
We have been recognised by the Sunday Times for 4 consecutive years in their Best 100 Medium Companies to Work For list, being proud recipients of 1st place in the Property Sectors best company to work for in the UK. We were gold and silver medal winners at The Times/Sunday Times Estate Agent of the Year awards, East of England, for Sales and Lettings respectively. We have also held the Investors in People accreditation for over 10 years.
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