Lettings Area Manager

Connells-Group-2; Poole; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Connells Group in Dorset is seeking an experienced Lettings Area Manager to lead multiple branches between Bournemouth and Weymouth. You will partner with Lettings Managers to drive growth, lead teams and deliver outstanding landlord and tenant service.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will recruit, coach and develop staff, grow landlord portfolios, and ensure compliance while achieving lettings targets. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of growing lettings business and delivering results.
• Ability to coach, motivate and develop multi-branch teams.
• Strong landlord business generation and compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop teams to achieve their lettings targets
• Drive lettings income, profitability and market share
• Grow landlord portfolios through valuations, new instructions and business development
• Recruit, induct, train and retain talented people
• Identify growth opportunities and provide practical support where performance needs improving
• Maintain high standards of lettings compliance and service for landlords and tenants

Skills

Leadership

People development

Business development

Lettings knowledge

Travel & driving

Job description

Competitive Basic Salary | OTE £70k | Uncapped Commission | Company Car or Car Allowance

We’re looking for an experienced lettings leader to join Connells Group as Lettings Area Manager for Dorset, supporting branches between Bournemouth and Weymouth.

This is a hands-on leadership role, working alongside branch teams to win new landlord business, grow market share and develop a successful lettings operation across the area.

The Role

You’ll spend time in the branches, working closely with Lettings Managers and their teams to:

• Lead, coach and develop teams to achieve their lettings targets
• Drive lettings income, profitability and market share
• Grow landlord portfolios through valuations, new instructions and business development
• Recruit, induct, train and retain talented people
• Identify growth opportunities and provide practical support where performance needs improving
• Maintain high standards of lettings compliance and service for landlords and tenants

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive basic salary with OTE of £70k and uncapped commission
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Awards, incentives and Top Achievers opportunities
• Supported career progression within Connells Group

What We’re Looking For

You’ll ideally be a Lettings Area Manager or a successful Lettings Manager/Senior Lettings Manager ready to lead across multiple branches, with:

• A strong track record of growing a lettings business and delivering results
• The ability to coach, motivate and get the best from people
• Strong commercial awareness and landlord business generation skills
• Sound knowledge of lettings legislation and compliance
• Energy, resilience and a hands‑on leadership style
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the area

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.