I wanted to say a huge thank you to our incredible training team for the fantastic support and guidance they have provided me throughout my career so far. I have been fortunately enough to take part in some fantastic courses, including rising starts and the future leader’s programme. The energy and support they offer has allowed me to challenge myself in my management roles and encouraged me to continue progressing my career. They are incredibly knowledgeable and approachable, offering a real interest in helping me develop in all aspects and I have taken away and learnt so much not only personally but professionally as well. The courses created a safe space to share concerns and ideas from peers, and its clear they care deeply about what they do. Thank you so much for helping shape me and other leaders within the industry!
The Excellence in Listing programme and general training has been incredibly impactful as I transition into my role as Residential Sales Manager. It provided clear guidance, practical tools, and insightful advice that helped me refine my pitch—maintaining personality while adopting a more direct, effective approach.
The training was both enjoyable and very informative, and it’s already making a difference in how I win business.
I joined John Francis in 2021 as a Sales Negotiator in the Haverfordwest office, and right from the start, I felt supported and encouraged to grow. With guidance from colleagues across the business and structured development opportunities, I was able to progress into my current role as Branch Manager of the Milford Haven office by February 2023, a milestone I’m proud of, especially at such an early stage in my career.
A particular highlight was being selected to take part in the Rising Stars programme. I joined the programme just after stepping into the Branch Manager role, and the timing couldn't have been better. Rising Stars was a game changer for me, it helped me refine my presentation skills, develop self-awareness, and understand how to lead with purpose. It gave me the tools to handle new responsibilities with more clarity and assurance, and the opportunity to learn from others in similar positions made it even more impactful.
I have recently completed the three-day Excellence in Listing Course, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to elevate their listing skills. I have been a part of Allen and Harris coming up to a year now and my goal is to become a Lister so this course was perfect. Over the three days we covered each aspect of the market appraisal process and went into detail on each. The sessions were extremely interactive and engaged everyone throughout. We participated in roleplays to bring the process to life which was so helpful and played games along the way to strengthen our knowledge. The content was insightful, well-structured, and enjoyable. This course has truly boosted my confidence in Listing, and I cannot wait to put what I have learnt into practise.
Thank you to the training & development team!
My experience doing the Negotiator Development Programme was absolutely brilliant. Not only did it grow my confidence, it also grew my ability to list, manage & delegate. If you are looking for career progression & to grow your confidence I would 100% recommend going on the course. The course itself, teaches you so much and was great meeting other people from different regions. Since the programme I have been promoted to the lettings manager, after only being with the company for 3 years and I feel that I grow and develop more and more each day with the help of the new manager training days.