Commercial Agent

Overview

Knight Frank are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and hardworking individual with a flexible attitude and variable skill set to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for real estate, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of the commercial property market. As a Commercial Agent, you will be responsible for developing commercial agency business instructions, facilitating property transactions, fostering client relationships, and maximizing opportunities within the Knight Frank service line offering.

Responsibilities

u Understand the Knight Frank business and have a sound business knowledge within this market sector.

u Obtain instructions within agreed guidelines to achieve agreed business targets.

u Network and business generate.

u Research accurately and present this information in writing to a professional standard.

u Business development, setting goals and creating a strategy to achieve those goals.

u Refer business leads or other potential fee earning opportunities into other parts of the regional and global business.

u Develop comprehensive marketing strategies to promote properties to potential buyers or tenants.

u Showcase properties through various mediums such as online listings, office tours, presentations, and networking events including overseeing the preparation of leasing particulars, videos and online collateral/listings.

u Undertake the efficient administration of all procedures in carrying out business.

u Manage your own workload and support the department head’s workload.

u Prepare and maintain up-to-date and accurate records.

u Draft and navigate around heads of terms without any oversight.

u Navigate and advise on the commercial elements of a lease contract and have a sound understanding of the clauses which impact lease value.

u Create a plan, advice on occupancy absorption and be able to formulate a clear leasing strategy (existing and future office developments) which may include repurposing existing space.

u Report to landlords and provide regular updates.

u Build and maintain goodwill, confidentiality and trust with prospective and existing clients at all times in order to foster the professional image of the Partnership.

u Communicate fully with all stakeholders concerned to ensure that business is managed in an efficient and professional manner.

u Perform other tasks as required.

Skills and Qualifications

u Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent work experience).

u Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Senior Leasing Executive and have a track record of completing lease renewals, new lettings and lease disposals with an existing client network of office occupiers, law firms, and accountancy and technology professional services.

u Experience working with both tenant/occupiers and landlords.

u Sound understanding of the office market, current rents, trends, and incentives.

u Solid understanding of the local upcoming office supply, existing vacancies and tenants who have active requirements.

u International experience is beneficial.

u Excellent communication and presentation skills.

u Ability to work collaboratively with team members.

u Ability to take initiative and work proactively.

u Drive to succeed in a competitive marketplace.

u The ability to understand and make use of computers and information technology (KF Internal Systems).

u Understanding of regional business culture and regulations.

u Certifications and Licenses: MRICS or on APC pathway preferable.

u Software: Microsoft Office programs to a proficient level.

u Language skills: Fluency in English. Fluency in Arabic or other languages advantageous.

u Travel: Flexible attitude towards travelling.