Business Development Manager

Pertemps Bristol Commercial; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car may be considered

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Training, coaching and career dev.

CeLAP qualification funding

Job summary

Pertemps Bristol Commercial is seeking a Business Development Manager to join a successful lettings team in East Bristol. You will drive growth by valuing properties, winning landlord instructions and expanding managed and let-only portfolios.

This role rewards a proactive lettings professional with strong negotiation, relationship-building and a drive to exceed KPIs, with a clear path for progression and excellent training.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a lettings or property business development role.
• Strong track record in rental valuations, winning instructions and negotiations.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commercial mindset with eye for growth opportunities.
• Ability to motivate others, collaborate and take ownership.
• Understanding of lettings legislation and compliance, or willingness to develop knowledge.
• Passion for property, people and service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate rental valuations and secure landlord instructions.
• Generate new business; grow managed and let-only portfolios.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term landlord relationships.
• Manage offers, negotiations and landlord/tenant queries professionally.
• Own day-to-day running of your area of responsibility.
• Develop and implement local strategies to increase market share.
• Drive performance and support colleagues as the business grows.
• Maintain compliance with lettings legislation and company procedures.
• Contribute to a high-performing, service-led office culture.
• Consistently meet and exceed KPIs and performance targets.

Skills

Proven lettings/business development

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Commercial mindset

Negotiation

Landlord relationship building

Tools

Lettings legislation knowledge

Job description

Business Development Manager

Basic Salary: £32,000 OTE: £38,000+ No Weekends

Are you an ambitious, commercially minded property professional ready to take the next step in your career?

Due to continued growth, our client is recruiting a Business Development Manager to join a successful and award-winning lettings team in East Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lettings professional with a strong background in rental valuations, winning new instructions and building lasting landlord relationships.

We're looking for a confident, proactive individual who thrives on achieving results, spotting new business opportunities and delivering exceptional customer service.

If you're a natural networker with a persuasive approach and a genuine passion for property, this could be the perfect next move.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving the growth and success of the local lettings business. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting accurate rental valuations and securing new landlord instructions.
• Generating new business and growing managed and let-only portfolios.
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with landlords.
• Managing offers, negotiations and landlord and tenant queries professionally.
• Taking ownership of the day-to-day running of your area of responsibility.
• Developing and implementing local strategies to increase market share.
• Driving performance and supporting colleagues as the business continues to grow.
• Maintaining compliance with lettings legislation, company procedures and industry standards.
• Contributing to a positive, high-performing and service-led office culture.
• Consistently meeting and exceeding agreed KPIs and performance targets.

About You

We're looking for someone who is driven, personable and commercially focused, with the confidence to build relationships and convert opportunities into business.

Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience in a similar lettings or property business development role.
• A strong track record in rental valuations, winning instructions and negotiations.
• A proactive approach to generating new business and developing client relationships.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A commercial mindset with an eye for identifying opportunities for growth.
• The ability to motivate others, work collaboratively and take ownership.
• A strong understanding of current lettings legislation and compliance, or a willingness to develop your knowledge.
• A genuine passion for property, people and delivering outstanding service.

What's on Offer?

• £32,000 basic salary.
• Realistic OTE of £38,000+, with pooled commission based on team success and individual performance-related incentives.
• Additional potential rewards for landlord growth and retention.
• Company car may be considered.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after three and six years of service.
• A vibrant team culture with regular, company-funded social events.
• Access to excellent training, coaching and career development opportunities.
• CeLAP qualification funding and professional support.
• An exclusive employee rewards platform offering discounts across travel, wellbeing, fashion and more.
• The opportunity to progress your career within a successful, high-profile lettings team.

Working Hours & Location

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am-6:00pm

Weekends: None

Location: A prominent East Bristol office, with the specific office determined by experience and home address.

Start Date: Flexible for the right candidate