Real Estate Advisor Oaklands

Our client Tatu
City is Kenya’s first operational Special Economic Zone. It is owned and
developed by Rendeavour which is the largest new city builder in Africa. Backed
by American, Norwegian, New Zealand and British investors, Tatu City is one of
the largest construction projects in East Africa and serves as a regional
centre for businesses, homes, education and recreation across five thousand
acres of infrastructure ready space.

The current
development value exceeds one point two billion United States dollars and
includes industrial, residential, office and school projects that are
operational or under construction. Tatu City provides a secure and predictable
environment for individuals and businesses and is home to investments from CDC,
International Finance Corporation, major banks and a broad range of local and
international real estate developers and funders.

The city is
designated as a Project of Strategic National Importance under the Physical and
Land Use Planning Regulations and is a flagship Vision Twenty Thirty private
sector development. It is gazetted as a Special Planning Area.

ROLE PURPOSE                                   

The Real Estate
Advisor – Oaklands focuses on identifying new sales leads, managing site visits
and driving the sales of residential developments within Tatu City – Oaklands. The
role includes participating in fairs, exhibitions and presentations to promote
residential offerings. It also requires supporting the Head of Sales and Deputy
Head of Sales in executing strategies and action plans that strengthen sales
performance for the Oaklands residential portfolio.

The position is
suited to a commercially minded professional with strong sales ability, strong
customer engagement capability and an active interest in real estate within
both local and international markets.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   

·         Liaising with buyers and providing them
with details of all Tatu City, Oaklands products inter alia price, size and
location.

·         Prospecting, originating and closing sales
at Tatu city, Oaklands.

·         Building a good knowledge of the property
market both at the local and international levels and providing clients with
required information to influence purchase decisions.

·         Assisting the Head of Sales and Deputy
Head of Sales in planning and coordinating open days or other initiatives to
develop new leads and increase sales.

·         Developing well -established links with
agencies and brokerage firms to assist in the sales process and drive.

·         Performing administrative duties and
attending seminars/ trade show exhibitions to receive information relevant to
the market as required and generate sales,

·         Assisting the Head of Sales and the Deputy
Head of Sales in hosting client presentations where required in view of
increasing the Tatu City, Oaklands client database.

·         Developing and maintaining relationships
with clients as well as understanding their property needs;

·         Collating market data and intelligence on
all Rendeavour's key markets in Kenya and provide quarterly report on trends;

·         All other duties and responsibilities as
assigned by the Head of Sales and or the Deputy Head of Sales.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Skills and Experience

·         A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in
sales, marketing or business studies in a recognized institution would be an
added advantage

·         Wide and productive network in the Kenyan
business circles

·         Over 2 years’ experience in sales and
marketing of real estate, banking or insurance products or liaising with
companies on real estate or business development matter

Soft Skills

·         Mature, pragmatic and flexible approach,
strong commercial judgment.

·         Team player but comfortable working
autonomously.

·         Exceptional written and verbal
communication skills.

·         Good
negotiation skills.

·         Good
attention to detail.

·         Rigorous and
organized approach.

·         Hands -on,
ready to roll up the sleeves.