COSTAS GEORGE PIERIDES
Halstead,Essex
Summary
Career initiated in property sector with a focus on client relations and decision-making support. Transitioning to ground maintenance and landscaping, leveraging hands-on experience with gardening tools and equipment. Proficient in operating ride-on mowers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, and using a grass stimmer. Committed to delivering high-quality results and maintaining customer satisfaction in all landscaping projects.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Branch Manager
We Buy Any Car (WBAC)
2024.10 - 2025.07
- Manage daily branch operations, purchase vehicles, negotiate prices and maintain profitability targets within a fast-paced sales environment.
- Ranked 7th out of 32 buyers nationally
- 53.1% overall conversion rate
- 60% on-site conversion (61 purchases vs 21 non-purchases in latest month)
- Achieved bonus in week 1 (average new starter: 3 months)
- Missed bonus only 3 weeks across 4 months
- Fully trained and operational within 1 month
- Conduct valuations based on live market data
- Negotiate purchase prices with customers
- Manage appointment pipeline and enquiries
- Ensure profitability and accurate pricing decisions
- Deliver professional customer experience
Sales Negotiator
Bairstow Eves, Braintree
Braintree
2024.05 - 2024.10
- Worked across Braintree, Halstead and Chelmsford markets managing viewings, negotiations and valuations.
- Sold 3 properties within first 2 weeks
- Two completions within 3 months
- Listed 4 of 7 valuations independently
- Won instructions against long-established competitors (Beresfords, WHB, Connells)
- Trusted to manage valuations during management absence
- Conduct property viewings
- Generate and negotiate offers
- Support and carry out valuations
- Build vendor and buyer relationships
- Progress sales towards completion
Trainee Sales Negotiator
Michaels Property Consultants
Halstead & Braintree
2023.04 - 2024.05
- Developed core estate agency skills working closely with directors in a multi-branch independent agency.
- Built strong rapport with buyers and vendors
- Conducted viewings and qualified applicants
- Developed repeat client requests for representation
- Learned importance of relationship-led sales approach
Education
GCSE - English Language
Hedingham School
GCSE - Mathematics
Hedingham School
Skills
- Residential property sales & progression
- Valuations & pricing discussions
- Offer negotiation & closing deals
- Vendor & buyer relationship management
- Prospecting & instruction winning
- Chain management & sales progression
- Customer service excellence
- Target & KPI achievement
- CRM systems & appointment management
- Highly organised & proactive approach
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Available for full-time permanent position
- References available on request
Affiliations
- football
- gym
- investing
- gardening
Timeline
Branch Manager
We Buy Any Car (WBAC)
2024.10 - 2025.07
Sales Negotiator
Bairstow Eves, Braintree
2024.05 - 2024.10
Trainee Sales Negotiator
Michaels Property Consultants
2023.04 - 2024.05
GCSE - Mathematics
Hedingham School
GCSE - English Language
Hedingham School