Lettings Negotiator

We are looking for an exceptional and sales focussed Lettings Negotiator to work in our Knightsbridge office, located at 82 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW3 1ER. This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of central London’s most exclusive estate agents with a globally recognised brand.

This is a 12 -month fixed term contract.

About the Role

As an expert Lettings Negotiator, you will be working with clients at all levels of the market including high net-worth individuals, with whom you will build and maintain strong relationships, identify their requirements and match those within our portfolio.

You will be responsible for registering applicants and converting as many viewings as possible into new tenancies whilst communicating with clients and applicants to negotiate the best possible deals for both parties, whilst maintaining excellent levels of customer service.

You will be involved with the short and long term let process and you will need to have and maintain a strong and up-to-date knowledge of the local property market, keeping fully up to date with new legislation.

With your excellent communication skills, you will negotiate deals between landlords and applicants and assist with renewals, all whilst being highly motivated in ensuring premium level service and maximum revenue.

Proactive and strategic, you will focus on acquiring new business through regular networking with landlords and property professionals. To be successful, you must be highly motivated, have a proven track record of closing new tenancies and demonstrate a clear understanding of letting and property management legislation as these are essential to the role.

As part of your remuneration, you will also have the opportunity to participate in a team commission scheme based on yours and your team’s performance.

About You

You will come with demonstrable and proven experience of lettings in prime Central London with a proven track record of consistently achieving lettings targets.

Fully competent in Arabic speaking would be beneficial.

You will also have:

• Exceptional communication and customer-service skills – you will be confident, articulate, responsible and well-presented.
• Outstanding influencing and networking skills.
• The ability to work pro-actively individually and as a team player for benefit of the entire office
• Detailed working knowledge and understanding of relevant industry legislation.
• Extensive knowledge of Prime Central London and especially in the Knightsbridge and RBK&C lettings market is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in dealing with tenancy paperwork including tenancy agreements, renewals and all other touch points as appropriate.
• A full UK driving licence would be preferable but not essential.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

While our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply.

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