Trainee Estate Agent

We are looking for a dynamic, driven, and customer‑focused individual to join us as a Sales Adviser. This role is focused on canvassing and prospecting for new business and is perfect for someone passionate about sales. As a Sales Adviser, you will play a key role in driving new business opportunities, lead generation, increasing market share, and representing our Estate Agency business in Ipswich.

Compensation & Benefits

• £25,000 basic salary
• Complete on‑target earnings of £42,000 per year
• Additional commission scheme
• Access to company‑wide incentive programmes
• Full‑time working hours: 8:30 am to 6 pm four weekdays per week, and 9 am to 5 pm every Saturday

Additional Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (includes bank holidays)
• Enrolment at the Spicerhaart Learning & Development Centre
• Continued training as you grow and develop within your role
• Career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 access to our confidential helpline)
• Eye care
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Company Pension Scheme
• Personal ‘Talk Time’ with our CEOs
• Opportunity to earn a place in the CEO Exclusive Achievers Club
• Eligibility for our annual black‑tie Elevate Awards, in categories related to your role

Training & Development

• Purpose‑built training location
• Industry‑leading training delivered through one‑to‑one and group sessions
• Day‑to‑day learning led by our industry experts
• Fully‑paid hotel stay for the duration of your training at our Learning & Development Centre in Colchester, depending on travel time and distance
• An exciting second week at the L&D Centre within your first five‑to‑six weeks of employment

Impact as a Sales Adviser

• Ensure that your daily/weekly/monthly business targets are always met.
• Act as custodian of the Spicerhaart Ways for Valuation generation activities within the branch operation.
• Proactively communicate with all Valuation opportunities contained within our ROSIE software system through high outbound call volumes, ensuring continuous contact.
• Ensure that all call‑out campaigns targeted at properties for sale are fulfilled and ROSIE operating standards are maintained.
• Attend the Morning Meeting prepared with updates on the week’s valuation pipeline.
• Lead as the Canvassing Champion, implementing a structured door‑knocking and zonal canvassing strategy in accordance with the Spicerhaart Way, tracking new listings, withdrawn properties, and opportunities to generate leads; ensure ROSIE is used appropriately to manage market leads so no lead is lost.
• Proactively engage in daily 1:1 meetings with your line manager to identify coaching and business development opportunities.
• Ensure that all portal opportunities driven through Rightmove Opportunity Manager and On The Market Valuation Manager are effectively managed on a daily basis.
• Manage and respond to intranet leads daily.
• Use ROSIE appropriately to keep Local Owner to Sell (LOTS) customers engaged with frequent relevant discussions, aiming to close Valuation opportunities.
• Generate referral business through first‑class customer engagement.
• Engage in local canvassing and prospecting activities in line with company processes, including social media, door knocking, telephone prospecting, and leaflet distribution; build your own personal brand through frequent social media and video usage.
• Take inbound calls, ensuring applicant registration meets company training, and identify and close opportunities for Valuations, viewings, and Financial Services.

Characteristics

• Passion
• Ambition
• Drive
• Strong work ethic
• Positive mindset
• Professional
• Good communicator
• People skills
• Customer‑focused
• Respectful

Application Requirements

1. Full, clean UK driving licence.
2. Access to your own vehicle, which must be in good condition.
3. Proof of business insurance for your vehicle before starting with us.
4. Ability to work both independently and within a team.
5. Basic IT proficiency and a keen eye for detail.
6. Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
7. Evidence of right to work in the UK, such as:
   • Passport
   • Birth Certificate

At some point(s) in your application process, you will be required to interview via video call.

Equal Opportunities

At Spicerhaart, variety makes our Company DNA come to life. We love people, and what\’s more, we love the differences that make each person who they are, we support you and encourage those differences, to make you the best person you can be. Spicerhaart are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we welcome all talented individuals to apply for a career with us. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our Talent Team know and we will be happy to assist to the best of our ability – regardless of how small or large your requirement may be.

Armed Forces Covenant

Spicerhaart is a forces‑friendly company offering many Estate Agency roles to those considering leaving the forces. If you are looking for an exciting career, where you feel part of something bigger, and where your excellent communication skills come into play every single day, then the world of property sales and lettings could be for you. Please visit: https://www.haart.co.uk/about-us/armed-forces-covenant/

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