Working in Portugal with Villa Feria

January 27, 2018

Opportunity to join the Villa Feria team

Since its launch in November 2016, the Villa Feria adventure continues to run its course. We remain faithful to our original idea: to accompany those who dream of moving to Portugal, simplifying their procedures and acting as the trusted local person.We are now expanding our team so that we can respond even more effectively to our customers’ requests, while taking great care to maintain the principles and values we hold dear.Below you will find 2 offers available:

villaFeriaConsultant
villa Feria Digital Marketing Manager (applications closed)

Who knows, maybe you know someone who would enjoy working for Villa Feria?

Well, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but not really!

Company presentation

Vision

We created Villa Feria to make the change to a life in Portugal easier, whether occasional or permanent.

Our mission is to ensure that our customers can realize their dream of living in Portugal with peace of mind and the assurance that they are making a good investment.

Our vision? More assurance, support, communication and simplicity, for fewer constraints and fewer risks.

Values

The success of Villa Feria is first and foremost linked to the quality of the people who are part of it. We all share a common goal: to simplify and support.

Our way of working is based on 3 essential axes:

Trust: it’s our responsibility to earn our customers’ trust by understanding their situation and concerns, and identifying the right solutions for them.
Responsiveness: the quality of our service is reflected in the fact that we respond quickly and comprehensively to our customers’ requests.
Method: we constantly seek to optimize and systematize every task that is part of our daily routine, so as to eliminate time wastage and focus on added value.

Description of profiles sought

Our recruitment process differs from traditional recruitment in that your experience is less important than your personality. Your technical skills weigh less in the balance than your interpersonal agility and state of mind.

That’s why, before anything else, it’s important for you and for us to make sure that your profile matches our values and our corporate identity charter in every respect:

sERVICE: always choose to go the extra mile to be of service
RESPONSIBILITY: it’s YOUR company, make it grow and flourish
AUTONOMY: manage your time and your way of working as you prefer
aGILITY: dare to try, make mistakes, innovate, listen and adapt

Presentation of offers

Villa Feria Customer Advisor position

General presentation

Villa Feria’s mission is to build trust with our customers by understanding their needs, desires and fears as fully as possible. The Villa Feria consultant is the cornerstone of this trust, acting as the sole point of contact for a customer and representing Villa Feria to the world.

We want to expand our team of advisors so that we can respond more effectively and efficiently to the many requests for assistance we receive every day. Our responsibility is to support our customers in their project to settle in Portugal, by advising them and carrying out all the tasks described in the packs they have subscribed to, in particular the search for property through the IMMO pack.

the advisor position requires someone who lives in Portugal and is an expert in the Portuguese real estate market. Above all, we’re looking for people with a passion for service, support and advice.

Key objectives

Responsible for a specific geographical area within Portugal
Mandate properties to private sellers and sign mediação imobiliária contracts
Contact customers who have submitted an inquiry to Villa Feria
Manage the relationship with existing customers for whom the project is not immediate
Act as a single point of contact throughout the entire customer support process
Carry out property searches based on the criteria defined during the introductory diagnosis and in accordance with the terms defined in the IMMO pack
Develop relationships with Villa Feria’s real estate agency partners

Other requirements

Fluency in French and Portuguese
Excellent knowledge of Portugal, its regions and real estate market
Real estate experience strongly preferred
Natural communication, listening and empathy skills
Residence in Portugal necessary, availability and flexibility in terms of working hours required

Position of Villa Feria Digital Marketing Manager (already filled)

General presentation

The Vivre au Portugal blog is the source of our success on social networks. It’s the element that makes our customers feel they know us and want to trust us. Above all, it’s a way of sharing as much useful information as possible for people considering a move to Portugal. We generously divulge a wealth of advice on life in Portugal, and share some of our experiences and feelings in all their vulnerability.

We’re looking for a new member of our team to take full responsibility for our digital marketing. This responsibility consists of bringing our blog to life in line with the theme of life in Portugal, by regularly publishing new articles, participating in discussions on social networks, and contributing to the expansion of our online community of readers.

The position of Digital Marketing Manager requires someone who lives in Portugal, and who is willing to travel within Portugal on a regular basis, so as to be able to share as much practical information as possible that is up-to-date and conveys current trends.

Key objectives

Publish a minimum of 2 new articles per month in French
Publication of a minimum of 2 new articles per month in English (version translated from French or different article)
Daily participation on social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram): posting photos, replying to comments, launching new discussions on the subject of life in Portugal

Other requirements

Fluent written French and English
Previous blogging experience strongly preferred
Good command of IT tools such as photo and video editing, word processing and ideally web page editing in WordPress
Knowledge of Portugal is not mandatory: it may be interesting to be able to describe Portugal from a fresh perspective
Residence in Portugal required, with the flexibility to travel from city to city

Do you know someone who might fit our criteria? Please contact us and share as much as possible within your networks. We look forward to hearing from you!

In any case, you can count on us to continue to send you regular information on life in Portugal, on the steps involved in moving to Portugal, and any other subject related to our common interest: Portugal!

If you haven’t already done so, join us on our facebook group“Les amoureux du Portugal” to share your experiences and ask your questions.

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