Business Development Manager

People First Personnel; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent lettings agency in Bristol is looking for a motivated Business Development Manager. This role involves conducting rental valuations, generating new business, and building relationships with landlords. The ideal candidate is results-driven with experience in property valuation and a strong work ethic. Competitive salary of £30,000 plus OTE of £35,000. Enjoy a vibrant team culture with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Team culture with social events

Training and development resources

Professional qualifications funding

Employee rewards platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience in valuations and negotiations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of lettings legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate rental valuations and secure new instructions.
• Generate new business and grow property portfolios.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with landlords.
• Contribute to a high-performing, service-driven culture.

Skills

Property valuation experience

Building client relationships

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

We’re recruiting on behalf of a busy, award-winning lettings team for an ambitious and proactive Business Development Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with property valuation experience who is results-driven, enjoys building long-term client relationships, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct accurate rental valuations and secure new instructions

• Generate new business and grow managed and let-only portfolios

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with landlords

• Handle offers, negotiations, and landlord-tenant queries professionally

• Manage day-to-day operations within your area of control

• Implement local strategies to support growth and market share

• Drive performance and support colleagues as the business expands

• Ensure compliance with systems, standards, and legislation

• Contribute to a high-performing, service-driven office culture

• Meet and exceed agreed KPIs and performance targets

About You:

• Confident, driven, and passionate about property and people

• Proven experience in a similar role (valuations, instructions & negotiations)

• Commercially minded with a flair for identifying opportunities

• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities

• Inspiring team player and self-starter with a strong work ethic

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Able to learn quickly and adapt within a fast-moving market

• Well-versed in current lettings legislation and compliance, or eager to learn

Why Join?

• Competitive basic salary (£30,000)

• Realistic OTE (£35,000+) via pooled commission and individual performance incentives

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

• Vibrant team culture with regular paid-for social events

• Access to first-class training, coaching, and development resources

• Professional qualifications funding and support

• Exclusive employee rewards platform – discounts on travel, wellbeing, fashion & more

• Opportunity to grow your career within a high-profile and successful team

• Monday to Friday, no weekends