JOBS VACANCIES CAREERS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENTS JOBS VACANCIES CAREERS
metroPix aPPoints former negotiator simon newell Metropix, a leading supplier of floor plan based products to the residential estate agency market, has
appointed experienced industry negotiator Simon Newell as Customer Service & Internal Sales Executive.
Simon joins Metropix having recently worked as a sales negotiator for Hampshire-based estate agency Property Explorer and before that for Prospect Estate Agents in their Winnersh and Wokingham branches where he operated across the agent’s residential sales and letting departments. Simon says, “Having worked for
two estate agency firms, I have first hand experience and understanding of what Metropix’s customers want to achieve with the software. I used Metropix when working in the agencies and believe it is the easiest way to generate a range of floor plans to support the marketing of a property portfolio. “I am excited to be on board
with Metropix – the team are great to work with, and I’m enjoying supporting our customers with getting the most out of the Metropix tools.” Brian Farrell, director of Metropix
said, “Simon is a real asset to our team. He joins us with direct knowledge of using floor plan software, including ours, having worked as a negotiator in various estate agencies. Therefore he is able to completely empathise and understand our client’s complete needs and provide a personalised and thorough service as a result.”
Preston Bennnett Promotions
Preston Bennett has promoted James Zamchick as its New Homes Manager. James, 22, joined the firm only 18
months ago, but has shown exceptional ability. “Since I joined the company I
have built upon my estate agency sales background and with the help and encouragement of the New Homes team – led by Director, Lee
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Martin – have progressed far quicker than I could have hoped.” James has been involved in many new schemes for developer clients - from initial research to pricing, valuation and consultation through to being influential in ultimately selling the new homes to satisfied buyers.
Patrick Aitken’s
promotion from Office Junior to Operations Manager is another success story at
Preston Bennett. Since he joined the firm straight
from school in 2000, Patrick has worked his way up through the ranks to his recent promotion to Operations Manager. This is a vital position within the Group, playing a key role in the overall smooth running of this multi- faceted business.
“I am exceptionally proud to
have played my part supporting the growth of the company,” said Patrick, “and hope that I will continue to develop my career with Preston Bennett.”
nicK hole-Jones reJoins hamPtons
Hamptons International has appointed Nick Hole-Jones as Director in its Country House department.
Nick will replace Martin Chester who retired at the end of March after 40 years of service at Hamptons International. Nick is a well-known and highly
respected Country House operator with 20 years of experience in the Southern England Country House market. His experience includes key positions leading teams at Dreweatt Neate, John D Wood & Co and, most recently, Cirencester agency Geoffrey Fitch & Co. Nick is rejoining Hamptons International, having worked at the company between 1998 and 2003, heading up the London-based Country House division.
He will be based in Beaconsfield where he will lead the Country House team for the Thames Valley and Chilterns region, generating business at £2m and above. Nick will work closely with John Denney, Head of Country House at Hamptons International and Peter
new Partner at smiths gore in scotland
Smiths Gore has secured the services of John Coleman to lead and develop Estate Agency in Scotland.
John joins Smiths Gore from
Knight Frank where he was one of the leaders in the sale and purchase of Country Houses and Estates, heading the residential division in Scotland for the last eight years. “I am excited by the opportunity
to build and develop our Estate Agency practice in Scotland. In these difficult times, clients rightly demand a high degree of professionalism and expertise which Smiths Gore can offer through their extensive range of rural property services.” Smiths Gore will be offering their Scottish estate agency services from offices in Berwick, Dumfries, Edinburgh, Fochabers, Haddington and Perth – all of which will be linked to 20 other offices in England and Wales, creating an extensive national agency network.
Everett, Regional Director of the Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Hertfordshire region in order to strengthen Hamptons’ Country House presence in this area. Nick said, “This is an exciting new challenge for me. Martin has built and led a strong team at Hamptons Beaconsfield and I am looking forward to building on this and working together with some familiar faces.” John Denney, Head of Country
House at Hamptons International, commented on Nick’s appointment: “Nick’s appointment brings more than 20 years experience to an already successful team. Growing the business will be a key priority and we look forward to further strengthening the Hamptons Country House stronghold around the M25. “On behalf of everyone in the
Country House department at Hamptons, I would also like to take this opportunity to wish Martin Chester a very happy retirement. Martin and I have worked together for more than 40 years and during this time, he has become not only a trusted colleague but a good friend. We wish him all the very best.”
ProPerty internshiPs
Hannah Breckner who worked two intern summers with Edmund Cade, has now joined the company as a
permanent member of staff. Hannah’s intern ships proved to be a great way to secure a good job and now applications are now being accepted for the 2011 programme Over the busy summer months,
London agency Edmund Cude offers a number of well paid internships to penultimate year undergraduate students. Interns come from many disciplines, but must have a strong interest in property and demonstrate exceptional communication and organisational skills. Summer interns participate fully
in the day to day running of the business and can expect to gain experience in negotiating rental prices and liaising with tenants, conducting viewings, co-ordinating property marketing and handling inbound calls. The programme begins with
a intensive training session covering the key elements of communication, organisation and selling skills and then moving on to provide a thorough grounding in lettings legislation. Interns then move on to their allocated offices where they work closely their respective managers. This year the internship
programme will start on 20 June and will last for 10 – 14 weeks. The pay is pretty generous at £350 per week plus a housing allowance if interns don’t live in London. Edmund Cude will also help interns find accommodation if needed. In addition to decent pay and
training, all summer interns are invited to participate in monthly company social events, which typically include bowling, go-karting, karaoke, narrow boat trips, or a night out in the capital. Visit,
www.edmundcude.com/ about-us/careers/internships
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