The Role:
In 2021 Ashtons acquired another estate agency business based in Berkhamsted and started to re-brand under our vision, the results have of this has led to us becoming a dominant force in this part of Hertfordshire and has seen us take considerable market share, as well as building a strong, local brand.
This success means we’re looking to further invest into this office with the appointment of a highly driven Sales Associate. The suitable candidate will have between 1-2 years’ experience in industry, be able to demonstrate a strong work ethic, competitive nature and great morals. Ideally you will also have a good understanding of the local area.
Our Berkhamsted office offers a great culture and environment to work in with over 40 years’ experience in this office alone. You can get to know your potential new colleagues by ‘meeting the team’ in the link below.
With separate Administration, Sales Progression and Accounts departments, the primary focus will be on building market share in a competitive environment, without the paperwork and administration ‘negatives’ sometimes attributed to sales roles.
Skills Set:
Generating new business by contacting and forging relationships with potential buyers and sellers
The ability to think outside the box and upsell additional services such as Financial Services, Solicitors and Conveyancing leads
Contacting applicants by telephone, email and post, to book viewings of properties and identifying opportunities for Potential Instructions where relevant
Meeting and greeting applicants and clients in the office
Appraising clients of viewing feedback in accordance with prescribed service standards
Reviewing property marketing every fortnight in line with Office Manager. Recommending price changes where relevant
Ensuring offers are financially evaluated, put forward, and confirmed in writing
Assisting Senior Sales Associates and Valuers with client management
Remuneration:
£24,000 pa + personal and office commission (OTE £30,000 – 32,000 in 1st year)
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8.30am – 6.00pm
1-in-4 Saturdays 9.00am to 5.00pm
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.