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Location: Akuro House, Lagos

Responsibilities

• Source viable takers for available vacant spaces within and outside KF commercial and residential property portfolios.
• Source new property sales and lease transactions for Knight Frank portfolio
• Mediate the dealings between sellers and buyers ensure good conduct and the honest exchange of information towards a beneficial understanding
• Appraise the value of properties by thoroughly researching the market or past purchases and advise client as required
• Close property purchase and sales transactions on behalf of Knight Frank clientele in order to grow Knight Frank bottom line
• Prepare all contractual and legal documentations related to leases, sales and purchase of properties
• Manage lease renewals on behalf of clients
• Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the property they are visiting
• Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles.
• Investigate clients' financial and credit status to determine eligibility for financing and source of funding (KYC)
• Develop proposals for current and prospective clients.

Requirements
Education & Experience:

• 1st degree in Estate Management or related field with a minimum of 2nd class grade or its equivalent
• Minimum of 12 years real estate brokerage experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes required to execute the job:

• Marketing skills - a strong understanding of marketing tools and practices, such as social media and local advertising
• Multitasking - ability to handle negotiations for various clients, communicate with agents and other involved parties, and prepare documents
• Sales skills - ability to close deals and follow up on leads
• Communication skills - strong oral and written communication skills when preparing documents, speaking with clients, and interacting with real estate professionals
• Strong knowledge of current real estate laws
• Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills
• Knowledge of real estate market in Lagos and current real estate standards
• Strong analytical skills- ability to spot, assess and address risk, materiality and interdependencies and make recommendations to alleviate risks
• Sound presentation and pitching skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and ability to work as part of a Multi-geographic team.
• Adaptable to working in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders
• Excellent Market research skills
• Strong relationship management skills

Systems & IT competencies:

• MS Word; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Outlook

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Location: Akuro House, Lagos

About The Role
Scope:

• Administer and oversee the operations of assigned property portfolio
• Grow Knight Frank Property Management portfolio thereby meeting annual budget

 Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of Knight Frank managed properties, including building operations and administration, client/tenant relations, leasing, and financial reporting.
• Build tenant satisfaction ensuring prompt follow-up on escalated issues, and approving tenant events.
• Ensure rent leases are renewed when due and all documentations are properly signed and filed
• Ensure all new occupants receive and sign their lease agreement before moving into the property
• Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual property/service charge reports/accounts and budgets forward same to clients and tenants.
• Work with Finance department to prepare service charge accounts and reviews same for all managed properties
• Manage vendor relationships with security, janitorial, landscaping, including the bidding process and performance requirements.
• Provide leadership to the property management team, creating a positive work environment and maintaining team morale.
• Recommends changes to rents and fees in accordance with market changes and advise client of same
• Prepares and develops annual property management operating budget
• Oversee administration, management, contract compliance and maintenance of all KF managed property.
• Develop and implement related property management policies and procedures
• Manage the operational and fiscal activities of the department to include: staffing levels, budgets and financial goals.
• Work with the Facility Management department to develop, implement and monitor preventive maintenance and capital improvement plans for all properties under KF management.
• Supervise Property Management staff and review/monitor their performance for professional conduct with tenants, other staff consistently within the KF policy
• Attend appropriate federal, state, private, and local housing meetings and be primary contact person with state program representatives as well as entities to which KF provides property management services under contract.
• Oversees and manages all Property management compliance related requirements
• Ensures all managed properties are fully tenanted
• Conduct prospects on site inspections, advising them on the suitability and value of the property of interest

Requirements
Qualifications / Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Estate Management or related discipline from a reputable University (2nd Class Upper)
• Chartered member of Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors & Valuers (NIESV)
• Member of Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria (ESVARBON)
• Minimum of 12-15 years’ multi-tenanted property management experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes required to execute the job:

• Strong People management skills
• Excellent Market Research skills
• Smart negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to make quick judgement and decision on issues as they arise, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong analytical skills

Systems & IT competence:

• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Outlook