The Role
We're looking for an experienced Senior Sales Negotiator to join our sales team and play a leading role in converting valuations into instructions, matching buyers to the right properties, and driving transactions through to successful exchange and completion alongside our in-house sales progressors.
This is a senior, client-facing role suited to a confident, target-driven property professional who thrives on negotiation and wants to take on more responsibility, such as mentoring junior negotiators, managing a busy pipeline, and helping shape how the branch performs.
Key Responsibilities
· Register buyer enquiries, qualify their needs, and proactively match them to suitable properties on our books
· Conduct viewings and follow up promptly and professionally to secure feedback and offers
· Negotiate offers between buyers and sellers to achieve the best possible outcome for all parties
· Progress agreed sales through to exchange and completion, liaising with solicitors, mortgage brokers, and other agents in the chain to keep transactions moving
· Support and contribute to valuations and new instructions, helping to build the branch's pipeline
· Build long-term relationships with buyers, sellers, developers, and referral partners to generate repeat and recommended business
· Maintain accurate records on the branch CRM, ensuring GDPR and regulatory compliance at every stage
· Mentor and support junior negotiators, helping to raise standards across the team
· Represent Sims Williams professionally at all times, in line with our reputation for a straightforward, personal service
What We're Looking For
· Proven experience as a sales negotiator, ideally at senior level, within UK residential estate agency
· A strong track record of converting viewings into offers and progressing sales to completion
· Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills
· Sound working knowledge of the sales process, conveyancing chain, and current property legislation
· A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage a busy and varied caseload
· Local knowledge of Chichester and the surrounding West Sussex area is a strong advantage
· A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
What We Offer
· A competitive basic salary plus a commission structure rewarding strong performance
· The backing of an independent, 40-year-established local agency with a strong reputation and high customer satisfaction
· A supportive, experienced team with over 300 years of combined property knowledge
· Genuine scope to progress within a growing, privately owned agency
· Ongoing training and development, including support towards professional qualifications
About Sims Williams
Sims Williams is one of West Sussex's leading independent estate agents, with 40 years of experience selling and letting property across Chichester, Bognor Regis, Arundel and Walberton. Our team brings over 300 years of combined property expertise, and we're proud that more than 98% of our customers rate our service as better than other agents and would recommend us to friends and family.
As a privately owned, independent agency, we combine deep local knowledge with modern marketing to get the very best outcome for every client; whether they're buying, selling, letting, or bringing a new homes development to market.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please send your CV and a short covering note to [email protected].
Sims Williams LLP is a member of NAEA Propertymark. Sims Williams is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Licence/Certification:
- Driving License (required)
Work Location: In person
