Sales Progressor / Administrator

Sales Progressor / Administrator – Bedford or Cambridge – Up to £8.50, Depending on experience – Permanent, Part Time     

The Company:     

Our client is an independent specialist, established in 1992, who offer a customer focused service based around quality, motivated and experienced staff. They are director owned and run and take a genuine pride in doing the very best job they can for their clients.     

As a Sales Progressor you will support the branch team with the aim of progressing sales through the entire sales process from offer to completion. On a daily basis you will liaise with vendors, purchasers, surveyors and solicitors. It is essential that you are a methodical person who is used to working to tight deadlines. Being able to prioritise is key. A thorough understanding of the house buying process together with legalities is required.

The successful Sales Progressor will have a good background in Property and be ready for a new challenge and be able to assist with all necessary administrative tasks.

Hours and Pay:

• Flexible hours
• £8.50 Based on experience
• Part Time

Key tasks and duties:

• Responsible for dealing with a portfolio of properties and getting them through to exchange of contracts within 28 days
• Regular communication with solicitors and customers regarding the progression of the property sale
• Compile progression reports and distribute to the Branch Managers weekly
• Develop relationships with customers, solicitors, brokers, agents etc
• Liaise with estate agents and chase the chain
• Work to agreed strict deadlines
• Ensure all matters required are running smoothly
• Dealing with any issues that arise as professionally and as quickly as possible
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Strong understanding of the legal process
• Updating and maintain files
• Keep all parties updated
• Communicating deadlines
• Bring issues to the attention of Branch Managers immediately

Key Skills and Attributes:

• 3+ years experience
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be able to prioritise workloads
• Be a team player
• Possess a full clean driving licence
• Be organised, methodical, persuasive, diplomatic, proactive, and able to take initiative
• Able to multi task and prioritise work
• Respond well to pressure
• Detail conscious
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to verbally explain details in clear, plain English
• Ability to produce clear and accurate written English
• Have excellent negotiation skills
• Able to build strong relationships
• Customer focused approach
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Enjoy working with solicitors