Business Agent - Pubs & Restaurants - South - Bristol

Full Job Description

The Role

Purpose of the Role

To sell and acquire businesses on behalf of both private and corporate clients in the pubs & restaurants sector covering Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To take responsibility for the business within your allocated patch and sector;
• To build the client base within your patch;
• To visit and talk to clients about their businesses and its special features;
• To collect information about the property and take photographs;
• To estimate the value of the property using the correct estimation calculations and processes;
• To sell Christie & Co’s services to clients;
• To market and promote properties for sale;
• To send out details of new businesses in the market to database contacts;
• To advise clients about the buying and selling process;
• To arrange and carry out the viewings of properties;
• To represent the sellers in negotiations with prospective buyers;
• To monitor the sales as they proceed and liaise with all interested parties including mortgage brokers, solicitors, surveyors and other agents;
• To advise clients and help buyers to decide what they want to buy;
• To make sure that a price is agreed that is acceptable to both the buyer and the seller;
• To keep up to date with trends in the local commercial property market;
• To respond to queries via email and telephone;
• To maintain administrative records.

Working Relationships and Contacts

You will work within a small group of Business Agents, which forms part of a national team of specialist Agents and Valuers. You will report to a Regional Director, whilst retaining a good degree of autonomy. There will be plenty of support from a wide variety of experienced Business Agents who are leaders in their specialist fields. Our brand, company reputation and market knowledge will help you to open doors and become a trusted advisor for clients to rely upon with confidence. You will also work closely with Christie Group colleagues to cross-sell and gain business.

General Responsibilities

• To be a good ambassador for the company;
• To adhere to the company’s Equal Opportunities policy in all activities, and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible;
• To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health & Safety At Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives;
• To work in accordance with the Data Protection Act;
• To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected.

Person Specification

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience within commercial or residential Estate Agency business; Essential
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills Essential
• Very strong IT skills with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Essential
• Knowledge of relevant legislation; Essential
• Knowledge of the Property sector and Property trends; Essential
• Relevant Real Estate degree; Desirable
• Experience of working with Salesforce; Desirable
• UK Driver’s licence and confident with driving long distances; Essential

Personal Characteristics

• with high standards;
• to develop strong working relationships;
• and service-oriented;
• skills;
• skills – listening carefully and giving feedback;
• with strong analytical skills;
• and methodical in approach;
• and able to use initiative;
• and energetic;
• and trustworthy;
• player;
• thinking and problem-solving skills;
• organisational skills;
• considered approach when handling diverse demands;
• to work under pressure and to deadlines;
• to work independently and as part of a team.

What we offer

• Enhanced maternity and paternity cover
• Life assurance
• Employee wellbeing assistance via Plumm
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual development budget
• Eye care vouchers
• Hybrid working

If you are interested in this role or require further information please contact