Japanese Speaker (Real Estate)

Lettings Consultant (Japanese Desk)

Reporting to- Harry Foster, Lettings Director (Hampstead)

Please note: Applicants must be fluent in both English and Japanese to qualify for this position.

About Us

David Astburys estate agency was born in 2017. From the outset, our mission has been to deliver a high-touch, personalised service to clients, all while creating a vibrant and supportive work environment for our team. We firmly believe that a happy team translates to happy clients, and we're proud to see our approach yielding results. As the community agent, we take pride in our unique story.

We currently have three offices located in Crouch End, Islington and most recently West Hampstead which opened in May 2024. This year is going to be a busy and exciting year for David Astburys team as the business reaches new heights.

About You

At David Astburys we are looking for passionate, hard-working, and driven professionals looking to progress in their career and who want to be part of an innovative, vibrant, friendly and community focused environment. We are looking for someone who is aligned with our company values of being committed, passionate and fun. We hope that you enjoy working in a target driven environment and have relevant experience in Lettings. You possess great customer service skills as well as attention to detail and desire to succeed.

About the Japanese desk

As pioneers in the industry, Excel was the first British agency to establish a dedicated Japanese Lettings Desk-setting the standard for expertise in this unique market. Now part of the David Astburys family, we continue to build on that legacy, providing tailored relocation and lettings services for Japanese clients across London's most prestigious neighbourhoods. Our in-depth cultural understanding, language support, and long-standing corporate relationships ensure a smooth and trusted experience for both tenants and landlords alike.

The past three decades have seen us build enduring relationships with a host of London based Japanese corporations that depend on us to source suitable Japanese houses and apartments meeting the discerning requirements of their executive employees.

This sector of the market has been not only extremely difficult to break into but also to maintain a strong presence in over the last 30 years, due to the intrinsic requirements of the Japanese corporate tenants. We have positioned ourselves as the go-to agent for forward-thinking individuals and companies who appreciate the balance of extensive knowledge of Japanese business and cultural practices, alongside unrivalled local knowledge and expertise that helps our Landlords maximise the potential of their rental investments.

The role of Japanese Lettings Consultant is pivotal to maintaining and developing these longstanding relationships and ensuring that David Astburys remains a trusted name in the Japanese Corporate Lettings world.

Responsibilities

As a Japanese Lettings Consultant, you will be responsible for:

• Above all, delivering first-class customer service to our landlords and tenants
• Registering applicants on our database
• Conducting property viewings with senior employees and the families of the corporate clients we service
• Negotiating offers between landlords and prospective tenants
• Facilitating the transition of prospective tenants to the compliance team for referencing
• Coordinating flat preparation prior to scheduled move-ins
• Prompt, professional, and proactive communication with all clients
• Detailed record-keeping with our CRM software
• Participation in community led activities/initiatives held by the company
• Working and speaking directly with the HR departments of the clients we work with (SMBC, Obayashi etc)
• If possible, to be comfortable attending client meetings to meet and discuss opportunities with Japanese clients and corporate relocation agents.

Essential Requirements

• Fluency in both English and Japanese
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ambitious and enjoys working in a target driven environment
• Full, clean driving licence To be discussed in special circumstance

Desirable Requirements

• Good knowledge of the lettings process and current industry laws and regulations
• Willingness to participate in further professional training

Employee Benefits

• Training & Development Opportunities
• NEST Pension Scheme (3% employer contribution)
• Company trips abroad
• Additional paid day off for your birthday
• Employee of the Month Rewards
• Employee of the year award (£1,000)
• Newcomer of the year award (£1,000)
• Many more