Job Descrption
Role: New Business Consultant
Reports to: Head of Lettings
Location: Ladbroke Grove, W10
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm, No Saturdays
Structure: Office based
Salary: £30,000 OTE (Uncapped commission)
WHO ARE APEX?
Apex Housing Solutions has been helping local authorities meet their temporary accommodation needs since 2008. We do so by overseeing the day-to-day management of our landlord’s properties while offering them a Guaranteed Rent. We then offer this accommodation to our local authority partners to provide housing for people who need it the most.
A small business for over a decade, Apex was acquired in 2021 by BGF, one of the most active private equity investors in the UK and is now undergoing a period of rapid growth. We’re looking for ambitious and hard working individuals who are able to provide excellent customer service while meeting their targets.
JOB SUMMARY
- Lead generation: identifying suitable properties via open market
- Lead generation: data mining
- Lead... generation: pitching to agents at their branches / over phone
- Booking appraisals with potential landlords/agents for our Lettings Consultants
- Covering Lettings Consultants for property appraisals during holiday and sickness
- Creating ‘property teasers’ upon successful appraisals
- Negotiating and agreeing Guaranteed Rent Agreements (GRAs)
- Drafting and sending GRAs
- Ensuring compliance obligations are met
- Liaising with the property management team to prepare and onboard new properties
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Have 1-2 years’ experience in a new business or property lettings role
- Be comfortable making 60+ phone calls a day to prospective landlords/agents
- Have natural sales ability
- Have exceptional customer service skills
- Be a good communicator
- Have confidence to negotiate effectively
- Be KPI driven
- Be willing to travel across London when required for property visits / appraisals
PERKS & BENEFITS
- Monthly staff lunches
- Monthly team Drinks
- Quarterly social Events
- Sponsored ARLA training and qualification
- Regular Staff Incentives & Awards
- Casual (clothes) Fridays
- Staff Training, Development and Progression Programme (including regular feedback and 1-2-1 sessions)
- Staff referral Scheme (up to £1,000)
- Staff Pension Scheme
To apply please email a copy of your resume to recruitment@apexhousingsolutions.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
• Commission pay
Benefits:
• Company events
• Company pension
• Referral programme
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
• Our office is located in Ladbroke Grove, W10 - does this work for you?
• Please describe any sales experience you have
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 14/10/2024
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