After more than 20 years working in the residential property sales sector, Sam Baldwin says a move to Pure Block Management has provided the perfect place to begin the next chapter of her career.
Joining a growing team which manages hundreds of blocks on behalf of owners and leaseholders across East and North Yorkshire, Sam admits that even with more than two decades of experience in property, it has been a steep learning curve to get to grips with the daily demands of the accounts department.
Having worked for both Larards Estate Agents and Whittaker’s Estate Agents as a residential sales negotiator over the past 24 years, Sam says she is thriving on the challenge of learning a new role.
And she is enjoying working alongside a new team which is continually driving growth of the business.
A new challenge
“I’ve loved my career in property but it has always been in the residential sales sector of the market, and after so long of doing the same kind of role, I just felt that I needed a new start and a fresh challenge,” she said.
“I’m still young enough to give another 25 years or so to a different role, and Pure Block Management were a perfect fit for me.
“I was aware of its excellent reputation in Hull, and I had also seen how it has been growing having also opened a York office last year.”
Handling the day-to-day financial tasks associated with the ongoing management of such a large number of residential blocks means busy days at her desk, a big change from negotiating sales to house buyers in her previous roles, but Sam says she is loving learning new skills.
“I started in December and it has been a steep learning curve. I’d say I’ve pretty much learned something new every day,” she said.
“It is great to be part of a growing business, so I feel it’s a fantastic time to have joined and play a part in that.
“There is a fantastic team of people here who are really driven, but also friendly and helpful and that has helped me settle quickly.
“I already 100% know that this has been the right move for me and I am looking forward to helping the company continue the success it has enjoyed in recent times.”
A great team addition
Liam Parker, director of Pure Block Management, said: “Given the growth we have experienced in terms of the number of blocks we are now managing in East and North Yorkshire, and our plans for future expansion, it has been crucial for us to recruit quality personnel across the business.
“In any sector you are fortunate to be able to pick up somebody with the kind of knowledge and experience Sam has, and she has already established herself as a valuable member of the accounts team, which of course plays such a vital role in our work day to day.”
