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Sales Negotiator

Location: Harrogate

Employment: Full Time, Monday to Friday 9:00-17:30 and 1 in 4 Saturdays 09:30-12:30.

Reporting to:  Head of Sales

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Sales Negotiator to join our established estate agency team. The role involves managing residential property sales from initial enquiry through to completion, while delivering excellent customer service to both vendors and buyers. The successful candidate will also be involved in our traditional auction business, assisting with the marketing and sale of auction properties and liaising with bidders, sellers, and solicitors throughout the auction process.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual looking to develop their career within a dynamic estate agency environment.

Responsibilities 

  • Act as the first point of contact for all clients, handling walk-ins, calls, and emails professionally while providing a welcoming and knowledgeable front-office experience.
  • Register and qualify new applicants; arrange property viewings, gather feedback, and relay it to owners promptly.
  • Negotiating offers between buyers and sellers to achieve the best possible outcome.
  • Progressing agreed sales through to exchange and completion.
  • Generating new business through valuations, viewings, and proactive follow-up.
  • Assisting with the preparation, marketing, and administration of traditional auction properties.
  • Liaising with buyers, sellers, solicitors, and other third parties throughout the sales and auction process.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and internal procedures.
  • Delivering a high standard of customer service at all times.
  • Maintain accurate tenancy and property records, ensuring internal CRM and databases are consistently up to date.
  • Support other departments as required during busy periods or staff absences.

The Person 

  • Proven experience in estate agency sales is preferred, but not essential for the right candidate.
  • Confident communicator with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Effective negotiator, capable of managing offers, counteroffers, and sensitive price discussions in a professional and commercially astute manner.
  • Ability to manage multiple instructions and work effectively under pressure.
  • Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
  • Customer-first mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented, and professional approach.
  • Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Holds a full UK driving licence (essential).

What We Offer 

  • A competitive salary, commensurate with your experience and skills.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities, including training and support to help you grow within your role and the wider property sector.
  • Access to a holiday buy-back scheme, giving you the flexibility to purchase additional annual leave.
  • An additional day off for your birthday and Christmas Eve as paid leave.
  • A confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing, offering expert advice and counselling services.
  • A collaborative, supportive workplace where your ideas are valued and your efforts recognised.
  • Regular staff socials and team events.

Apply to

Leah Nanji, Feather Smailes Scales, 8 Raglan Street, Harrogate, HG1 1LE

leah.nanji@fssproperty.co.uk

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Maintenance Manager

 Location: Harrogate

Employment: Full Time, Monday to Friday 9:00-17:30 and 1 in 4 Saturdays 09:30-12:30.

Reporting to:  Head of Lettings

Overview

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing maintenance and compliance across all company divisions - Residential Lettings, Commercial Management, and Residential & Commercial Sales. This role includes leading a team of three Maintenance Coordinators, ensuring the department operates efficiently, managing contractor scheduling, and maintaining clear communication with Landlords and Tenants.

Responsibilities

Maintenance Operations

  • Co-ordinating all repairs and maintenance for up to 1,000 residential and ever-increasing commercial portfolio properties.
  • Respond promptly to maintenance requests from Tenants and Landlords.
  • Instruct and follow up with Contractors, ensuring all are properly qualified to perform work on the property, with up-to-date insurance and indemnity coverage, renewed annually as required.
  • Effectively utilise property software applications such as Fixflo, Reapit, and Re-Leased to streamline processes and enhance the efficiency of property management operations.
  • Deal with inspection, inventory and check-out feedback from colleagues and rectification works.
  • Perform property inspections as required.
  • Ensure all legal compliance requirements are met within the correct timescales.
  • Process invoices and liaise with the Accounts Team to ensure all third parties are paid promptly.
  • Carry out project management works involving the full refurbishment of properties.
  • Quality control, sign-off works, visit properties to check and gain feedback from Tenants.

The Person 

  • The ideal candidate will have experience in property maintenance or a related field, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build long-lasting positive relationships.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • The candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills to effectively address and resolve challenges as they arise.
  • Attention to detail, with strong organisational skills.
  • Proven track record in managing projects on cost and timeline.
  • Full UK driving licence required

 What We Offer 

  • A competitive salary, commensurate with your experience and skills.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities, including training and support to help you grow within your role and the wider property sector.
  • Access to a holiday buy-back scheme, giving you the flexibility to purchase additional annual leave.
  • A confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing, offering expert advice and counselling services.
  • A collaborative, supportive workplace where your ideas are valued and your efforts recognised.

Apply to

Leah Nanji, Feather Smailes Scales, 8 Raglan Street, Harrogate, HG1 1LE

leah.nanji@fssproperty.co.uk

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

  

 

 

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