Head of Department
Savills is looking to recruit a driven and outstanding individual who is able to produce exceptional results and focus on the growth of the Notting Hill Residential Department, up to the value of £3m.
Role Overview
We're recruiting for an experienced property professional to manage and grow our Notting Hill Sales department, up to the value of £3m.
The successful candidate will have a strong track record of success in a similar role, coupled with an expert knowledge of the market.
You'll need to lead from the front and have the hunger to drive the business forward in terms of market share and results.
We're ideally looking for someone who has lived or worked in the area, as this role not only requires someone that is extremely competent, but also knows the area in detail.
Key Responsibilities of the Role
People Leadership:
To set clear objectives in line with company/divisional/team strategy and to measure performance against these
To conduct regular 121s, hold team meetings and complete thorough probationary, interim and annual appraisals as per company guidelines
To support team members in career development via training (to ensure high skill levels both technically & behaviourally), coaching, mentoring and the promotion and succession/talent processes
To adhere to all company processes with regard to people management and to role model professional behaviours at all times
To ensure recruitment is completed professionally and in line with team/divisional/company goals, thinking strategically about future needs and in line with our diversity goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Business development: working with the wider team and our Hive Client Services department, you'll ensure that we are servicing our database effectively, to ensure that all business opportunities are realised. You'll also be responsible for driving new business, increasing market share and fees generated
Seek to build the ‘best-in-class’ sales business by using and developing contacts and creating new opportunities
An established personal network of reliable business relationships within the Notting Hill market is essential
Successfully pitch for and win business
Personally drive the sales process, seeing sales through from the pitch to completion
Generate and carry out viewings with prospective purchasers
Liaise with the existing sales team to ensure the smooth sales of all properties by accurately managing the Repit and other IT systems
Work closely with the Head of Sales and be a strong team player
Have an acute understanding of the Battersea market and a track record of adapting to ensure success despite the market challenges
Give best advice to clients at all times in a professional and enthusiastic manner including valuing the property where appropriate and negotiating the best possible price for the client
Oversee the marketing of properties including brochure production, signage and PR
Refer and work with other departments cross selling where possible
Provide clients with ongoing advice and production of reports where necessary
Adhere to the company's ISO, Money Laundering, Health & Safety etc.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
People management and leadership experience, able to evidence:
Leading by example: the successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to get involved in all aspects of the role in collaboration with the team
Proven ability to develop skills and enable personal and professional growth of individuals
Able to delegate effectively for maximum results
A motivator, able to create successful team working and individual performance and engagement
Experience in successful conflict management and performance management
A proven track record of establishing and consistently growing an Estate Agency business
Self-motivated and ambitious
Skills and Knowledge:
The successful candidate must be data fluent. You will be required to analyse and make inferences from data to inform your business strategy and to re-enforce and increase positive business outcomes
Record of winning business and exceeding targets
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Excellent proven pitch winning success
Ability to influence and quickly build rapport and long standing relationships
Entrepreneurial – ability to spot opportunities
A consummate brand ambassador.
Assessment applicants can expect during the selection
2-stage interview
Presentation
Personality Profile
Leadership Profile
- Business area
- Residential
- Role
- Residential Sales
- Locations
- Notting Hill
- Contract Type
- Permanent, Full time
- Remote Status
- This role is office based
- Salary
- Competitive
Our offer
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Holiday
We understand the importance of a work life balance and offer you a generous holiday entitlement, which increases throughout your career as you progress through our job levels or reach service milestones.
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Health
Your wellbeing and that of your family is as important to us as it is to you. We offer Virtual Gp, Digital Health, Private Medical Scheme and mental health support amongst other benefits.
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Lifestyle
We promote a healthy work life balance, supported by our approach to flexible working and our wide variety of health, wellbeing and social programmes.
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Our Offer
Read more about our benefits and culture in our offer overview below
Values
No matter the role you’re in, we all share one purpose: to help people thrive through places and spaces. This is built into our DNA, shaping the way we behave to deliver the best results. We define it by four key values:
We listen: Tell us your goals and aspirations and we’ll provide the support you need to achieve them. We appreciate the individual value of every team member and create an environment where you can reach your full potential.
We empower: Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. We give you opportunities to have a real, positive impact in the community through the work you do, backed by access to our market-leading research and insights.
We challenge: The best results happen when we question the status quo. We create an environment where you can safely challenge our thinking, bringing fresh ideas to the table to innovate as a team.
We collaborate: When you join Savills, you become part of a 40,000-strong network of driven individuals, all sharing their knowledge and experience to push the real estate industry forward.
At the heart of it all, we deliver best-in-class insights and advice to help people make better property decisions. We're looking for colleagues who will help us on this mission. When you join Savills, our ask for you is simple – to be extraordinary, together.
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