Simon Connelly

About Simon Connelly - Real Estate Agent

Simon Connelly joins First National O’Donoghues as a Sales Agent, bringing over 25 years of sales,

business development, and marketing experience. This includes eight years working with Darwin’s

leading property developers, promoting Darwin as an investment location, and assisting local,

interstate, and international investors with their property investment needs. Simon is a true

professional with expert knowledge of the Darwin marketplace and a steadfast commitment to

responsive communication.

Simon arrived in Darwin in 2013 to work with leading property developers delivering landmark

buildings to Darwin’s skyline. He achieved results across sales, marketing, business development,

international engagement, market development, and commercial leasing in this role. Simon’s success

in understanding the clients’ needs and articulating value allowed him to support the sale of

residential investment properties across several developments. He achieved strong support from

repeat clients and referrals during this time, attesting to his genuine and personable approach.

Simon’s early career includes diverse sales and business development roles, ranging from retail sales to overseeing and driving successful marketing and business development strategies. Consequently, Simon understands the value of a strong work ethic, professionalism, good customer service, and honesty and integrity in business. This on the ground experience in driving sales and building business has given Simon an advantage in relationship building, negotiation and conducting sales with a broad demographic.

Simon’s background in sales, customer service, marketing and business development provides him

with a well-rounded skill set for success in real estate. He offers vast experience in sales and

marketing strategy, including creating content, sales and marketing materials. He confidently

engages in networking and relationship building, including partnership building, to identify and

participate in opportunities to support and promote Darwin more broadly to support the city’s

development and growth.

Simon has been a passionate promoter of the Northern Territory over the years. He has marketed

Darwin as an investment location both interstate and internationally, developing creative and

innovative promotional collateral and presenting at investment seminars to position Darwin as the

place to be. Simon’s knowledge of the local economy and market, combined with his genuine

appreciation of all Darwin has to offer, allows him to provide a compelling and credible presentation

of opportunities and value to his clients.

Simon’s clients would describe him as reliable and responsive. He has been told that his follow up is

unmatched. If you’re expecting a call from Simon, you can be sure that you will receive it within

hours, not days. This customer service ethos, his personability and his credibility have supported

Simon to build a loyal client base and network of professional relationships and contacts within the

local market.

Simon’s years of sales experience, market knowledge, and resolute commitment to high customer

service standards make Simon a great choice for buying or selling. For help achieving your property

goals, call Simon on 0411 210 744.