We have an excellent opportunity for a customer service focused professional to join the Ashtons family as a Weekend Viewing Guide, based in our Harpenden Office.
About Ashtons:
Ashtons is an independent Estate Agency practice, founded over 40 years ago. Driven by meaningful service and performance values, Ashtons has become the unique entity it is today.
The group provides first class Estate Agency & Letting Agency in Harpenden, Welwyn Garden City, Berkhamsted and St Albans. Outlying rural areas are dealt with through our specialist Village & Country office in Redbourn and second Village & Rural department at Welwyn Garden City. We also operate our Land & New Homes Business across Hertfordshire based from our Hitchin office,
At Ashtons, everyone is treated as an individual from the day we first meet them, to the day we hand over the keys to their new home. We strive to cater for specific needs - nothing is classed as standard and nothing is left to chance. Exemplary service sits naturally alongside unrivalled performance.
We have strength and depth with over 120 enthusiastic and professionally minded people, who contribute daily to the success of the firm.
We have been recognised by Best Companies for 4 consecutive years in their Best 100 Companies to Work For list, in 2022 we were recognised as the Number 1 Property based company to work for in the UK and 6th Best Mid-Size Company (any industry) nationally. We were gold and silver medal winners at The Times/Sunday Times Estate Agent of the Year awards, East of England, for Sales and Lettings respectively. We have also held the Investors in People accreditation for over 10 years.
The Person:
You will be articulate with a professional appearance and engaging personality. A positive, energetic, ’cando’ approach is essential, as is someone who enjoys a busy environment. You must be confident in working with the public, both face to face and on the telephone.
The Role:
The majority of your day will be spent accompanying applicants and prospective buyers to properties. In addition, time will be spent office based, assisting prospective and existing clients on the telephone and in person, delivering the exceptional customer service which Ashtons is renowned for.
Previous experience / skillset:
*Previous experience in the Estate Agency Industry would be desired but not essential
*Eexperience in a customer service or sales environment
*Good knowledge of the local area is highly desirable
*Good time management and organisational skills are a must!
*The ability to confidently and professionally communicate and conduct viewings with customers looking to purchase properties with high value
*IT literate and be able to confidently use all Microsoft Packages
*A valid driving license and own car is essential
Working Hours:
Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Salary:
£12.00 per hour