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Property Acquisitions Officer An opportunity has arisen to work for one of the UK’s fastest growing Lettings Agency/Housing Associations covering a variety of areas in London. Our client provides property lettings and management services to over 3000 Landlords within London and this number is ever growing. Due to their rapid growth and having recently won a number of high profile property lettings and management contracts, our client is now seeking to recruit a team of professional and enthusiastic Property Acquisition Officers (Lettings Valuers). As a Property Acquisition Officer, you will be expected to source and negotiate properties making offers to Landlords to manage their properties. You will also be responsible for arranging appointments to view and access properties (so as to determine their suitability); as well as calculating the relevant rental charge and necessary renovations that may be needed to ensure that all lettings standards are met. Candidates that are familiar with ‘Social Housing’ and the expected standards of DSS (Department of Social Security) properties and the standards required to let private properties to local authority tenants would be greatly advantaged in their application.Candidates must have the ability to develop business relationships with Landlords to secure properties for the various lettings and property management schemes available via the company. Individuals must be highly motivated to succeed, with excellent communication skills and an ability to meet and exceed targets. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a sales career in a unique environment and to gain experience in a specialised sector within the property industry.More Information?The role pays a basic salary of between £20,000 - £25,000 and an uncapped commission structure. An OTE of £30,000 - £35,000 is expected in the first year. All salaries are reviewed on an annual basis and are subject to target and performance achievements. Other benefits will include the use of a company pool vehicle. A minimum of 3-6 months letting/sales experience is preferred and those applicants who hold a full UK driving licence will be at an advantage. Key Responsibilities • Screening prospective Landlords and carrying out the relevant checks • Carrying out property inspections and ensuring good quality properties are acquired that meet relevant local authority standards • Drafting tenancy agreements and other tenancy documentation • Assisting with referencing of new Tenants • Functioning as the main point of contact for Landlords • Processing the renewal of existing tenancies • Delivering an excellent service to Tenants and Landlords at all times • Assisting the Lettings Manager & Lettings Team • Positive working relationships with colleagues, customers and other external parties • Meet and exceed performance targets Knowledge & Experience • Previous experience in property sales or property lettings, administration or customer service based roles • Experience in property telesales or similar telephone based sales roles • Have excellent communication skills and telephone manner • Knowledge of Social Housing and DSS properties • Be an organised person and have good IT skills, including a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office • Be self-motivated and capable of working under their own initiative • Be resilient and calm under pressure • Be able to manage a busy workload and prioritise well Summary • Type: Permanent • Start Date: Immediate • Location: Head Office - London, E10 and/or Satellite Office London, CR0 • Department: Lettings • Reports To: Lettings Manager Contract Type: Permanent Software/Product: Property - Sales & Lettings Location: Leyton, London Start Date: Immediate Basic Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 Commission: Yes OTE: £35,000.00 Bonus: No Company Benefits: N/A Job Requirements: Excellent Skills - Communication, Experience - Similar Role, Excellent Skills - Customer Service, Excellent Skills - Organisational, Experience - Sales, Experience - 6 months, Excellent Skills - Telephone Manner, Excellent Skills - Team Players, Excellent Skills - Enthusiastic & Passionate, Experience - Telesales Contact: Yan Neokleous Telephone: +44 (0)20 7298 5571 E-mail: yn@chamaleon.co.uk Date Posted: 22/04/2016 Reference: OMPAOLV-EL