Business Development Manager

CJ Hole; St. Georges; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property agency in Weston-super-Mare seeks a Business Development Manager to drive lettings growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in valuations, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for property. This role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 with OTE of £35,000+, alongside various employee benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Funded CePAP qualifications

Employee rewards with exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• At least 12 months' experience in valuations, viewings, and lettings instructions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Organised and proactive with the ability to prioritise and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Conducting accurate rental valuations and winning new landlord instructions.
• Generating and converting new business opportunities to expand the portfolio.
• Delivering outstanding customer service and ensuring full compliance.

Skills

Experience in valuations

Negotiation skills

Customer service

Strong IT skills

Job description

Business Development Manager - Lettings

Weston-super-Mare / North Somerset

Full-time | Monday to Friday, 8:45am-6:00pm

£30,000 basic salary + uncapped commission (OTE £35,000+)

Are you a confident property professional ready to take the next step in your lettings career? We have an exciting opportunity for a driven Business Development Manager to join our award-winning team, based at our growing Weston-super-Mare branch.

Due to continued success and rising demand, we're looking for an ambitious individual to lead business growth across North Somerset, delivering exceptional service while playing a key role in shaping the future of our lettings operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducting accurate rental valuations and winning new landlord instructions
• Carrying out property viewings and securing offers
• Generating and converting new business opportunities to expand the portfolio
• Building lasting relationships with landlords and property investors
• Managing negotiations, tenancy queries, and offer processes professionally
• Supporting day-to-day branch operations and performance
• Delivering outstanding customer service and ensuring full compliance
• Collaborating with our Head of New Business to execute growth strategies
• Implementing new initiatives to improve client experience
• Recruiting, mentoring, and training new team members
• Staying up to date with lettings legislation and compliance standards
• Meeting and exceeding performance targets and KPIs

What We're Looking For

• At least 12 months' experience in valuations, viewings, and lettings instructions
• A motivated self-starter with a passion for property and customer service
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• A natural networker who can build strong landlord and client relationships
• Organised and proactive with the ability to prioritise and lead a team
• Strong IT skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of lettings legislation (or willingness to train)
• A positive attitude and commitment to team development

What We Offer

• £30,000 basic salary + realistic OTE of £35,000+ (uncapped pooled commission)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Funded CePAP qualifications and access to premium training resources
• Real career progression within a growing brand
• Regular company social event
• CJ Hole employee rewards - exclusive discounts on travel, well-being, fashion & more
• A supportive, high-performing team environment with plenty of opportunity to grow

Location: Pure Offices, Pastures Avenue, St Georges, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 7SB

We're looking for someone with the confidence, skill, and drive to lead and grow our North Somerset lettings business. If you're an experienced lettings professional who thrives on results and relationship-building, we want to hear from you.

Start date: Flexible for the right candidate

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion