Associate

@Druce is evolving, and we’re recruiting for the best in the market to be part of the journey. As the only 200-year-old “start-up” in London, we get it – we’re not like the rest. That’s why we need people like you (committed to action and highly ambitious) to join us as we develop a market-leading platform. We offer our customers not only full traditional estate agency services but also a wide range of complementary housing solutions, to position ourselves at the forefront of the London market.

We are only just starting to unlock the potential of what @Druce is capable of, and our Associate opportunity is going to help us achieve this together. These roles are highly valuable to our success, and we are incredibly excited to introduce this opportunity to the market.

The role

• With a passion for the London residential market, we are looking to enlist an Associate with the freedom to progress both sales and lettings deals.
• Possess a detailed understanding of all properties listed within the individual’s own portfolio, area and region, @Druce.
• Receive all incoming leads for applicants, both Sales and Lettings, further qualify them, developing the relationship to a level necessary to service their property-related needs.
• Identify suitable properties for applicants and arrange viewings accordingly.
• Continue communication and requalify applicants to generate further viewings and offers.
• Lead and progress the sales/lettings process once under offer by continuously communicating with all stakeholders with administration support.
• Ensure readiness of the property before the move-in date with support from Property Management, as necessary.
• Actively up-sell and cross-sell our additional products to all customers engaging with @Druce (e.g. insurance, mortgage etc.).
• Generate and carry out self-market appraisals for both Sales and Lettings, and progress each to new property instructions.
• Carry out any additional appraisals allocated to them by the Area Manager.

The person

@Druce we’re different – and that means we attract different people. Our people are highly accountable, take action and always demonstrate a customer-first approach. We don’t sit back and wait for the change; we make it ourselves – that’s what sets us apart.

We are looking to enlist people who embody this through:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a real estate sales and/or lettings environment.
• Highly self-driven individual with ability to create, maintain and develop relationships.
• Excellent communication skills and able to connect with clients, both in-person and over the phone.
• Ability to understand market trends, local competition and specific property attributes, in addition to being able to articulate the @Druce Difference to potential customers.
• Strong ability to negotiate and influence customer’s decision-making.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of both the Sales and Lettings processes, document requirements, regulations, compliance and overall markets etc.
• Capability to excel in a dynamic environment and juggle multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills focused on customer satisfaction.

What’s in it for you?

Aside from an opportunity to embed yourself in the exciting developments we’re working on @Druce, this is an exceptional opportunity to set yourself apart from the standard real estate journey and focus on building high-quality relationships and a track record across both sales and lettings markets.

However, we truly believe the success of what we’re doing is underpinned by our people, and with hard work comes reward. So, what’s in it for you?

• Competitive basic salary and commission structure.
• Generous annual leave, increasing annually with tenure.

As an equal opportunities employer, Druce is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

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