Residential Sales Progressor

Posted: Mon 07 Sep 2026

We are looking for a full-time Residential Sales Progressor with a genuine passion for property. This is an exciting opportunity to join our experienced, ambitious, and supportive team based in our Saffron Walden office.

We've been in business in Cambridgeshire for over 200 years. We are a privately owned, independent partnership and make buying, selling and taking professional advice easy, enjoyable and rewarding.

Founded in Saffron Walden in 1825, we have grown to operate six offices across the region, providing expert advice on property, land, farms, fine art, tractors, and steam engines, alongside hosting regular auctions across these divisions.

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What will you be doing?

You will have a key role in the team and be responsible for ensuring the sale of the homes we sell progress in a timely manner. You will be passionate about providing a high level of customer care to our clients and ensuring they are always kept up to date with regards to the sale of their home, helping to assist with any issues that arise.

Main purpose/scope of the role:

• Work closely with vendors, buyers and solicitors to ensure sales progress as quickly as possible

• Maintain regular contact with the client, always providing a welcoming and high level of customer care

• Tracking and managing the sales progression pipeline

• Regular report progress to the Sales Manager

• Managing all necessary paperwork to ensure the Firm remains compliant at all times

Working hours: full-time Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm.

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What will it take to be successful?

• Previous experience in a sales progressor role within an estate agency environment

• Welcoming and passionate about providing a high level of customer care to our clients

• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written

• Self-motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team

• Enjoy a varied, busy and rewarding role, with the ability to organise workload to meet multiple deadlines

• Good IT skills and enthusiasm for embracing ever changing and advancing technology

• Ability to establish strong interpersonal relationships with team members

• Working knowledge of Alto would be desirable

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Why join us?

Cheffins is a privately owned, independent partnership and offer our clients an outstanding combination of expertise, service and commitment.

Our people are at the heart of our success and are the vital force that animates our business. We strive to create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, healthy and safe work environment that embraces the range of human differences. We want to attract passionate people who respect and appreciate the uniqueness and value that every one of us brings to the business. By striving to build a diverse, inclusive, and empowered team, we broaden our perspectives, drive innovation, and create a vibrant work environment. We take responsibility for looking after our people’s physical, mental and social wellbeing; professional development; equal treatment; and opportunities for growth.

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How will we reward you?

We offer excellent salary and benefit packages, career progression opportunities and support for professional qualifications.

Salary: Commensurate with level of experience and qualifications

Reports to: Director

Location: Saffron Walden, CB10 1JD

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What happens next?

Before we get to meet you, take your time to look at our website and learn a bit about Cheffins. Think about what you have achieved and how that fits with the role and person we are looking for.

Cheffins are committed to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment that embraces the uniqueness and value that each person can bring to the business and encourages everyone to be themselves.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that applications submitted without a covering letter and completed application form will not be considered.