peopleforge
peopleforge

Head of Lettings (Estate Agency)

About the Role

Are you a Senior Lettings Negotiator, Lettings Manager or Valuer looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a growing lettings function and step into a genuine leadership position? 

On offer is the opportunity to join a fast-growing independent estate agency where you will work directly alongside the founders to build and grow the lettings division. This is a highly visible role offering autonomy, influence and the opportunity to become a key part of the company's long-term growth plans. 

In this role, you will be responsible for generating new instructions, carrying out rental valuations, winning new business and developing landlord relationships, while helping shape the future direction of the lettings department. As the business grows, you will play a key role in developing processes, increasing market share and helping build a high-performing team. 

This role would suit a Senior Lettings Negotiator, Lettings Manager, Lettings Valuer, Assistant Lettings Manager or experienced Lettings Consultant looking to take the next step into a leadership role with significant earning potential.

Responsibilities

The Role

  • Carry out rental valuations and win new lettings instructions
  • Develop relationships with landlords, investors and local property owners
  • Build and manage a pipeline of lettings opportunities
  • Increase market share across Barnes and South West London
  • Negotiate offers and support transactions through to completion
  • Work closely with the founders to grow the lettings division
  • Help develop processes, standards and future team growth 
Requirements

The Person

  • Experience within residential lettings or estate agency
  • Strong track record winning instructions and generating revenue
  • Confident carrying out valuations and landlord meetings
  • Commercially minded with strong relationship-building skills
  • Ambitious and looking to progress into a leadership position
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to business development 
Benefits

On Target Earnings

On Targte Earnings £70,000+

Career Progression

Progression as the company grows.

Uncapped Commission

Uncapped Commission

Training

Independent Agency Training

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