Lettings Area Manager

Connells Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

OTE £70k

Uncapped commission

Job summary

Connells Group is seeking an experienced Lettings Area Manager for Somerset, covering Taunton to Yeovil. The role is hands-on and focuses on leading branches to win landlord business, grow market share and develop a successful lettings operation across the area.

You will spend time in branches, coaching Lettings Managers to achieve targets, drive income, recruit and train teams, and ensure compliance across the portfolio. A full UK driving license and travel across the area are required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of growing a lettings business.
• Experience leading lettings teams across multiple branches.
• Strong knowledge of lettings legislation and compliance.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

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

Coaching

People management

Business development

Commercial awareness

Compliance

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 Somerset, supporting branches between Taunton and Yeovil.

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 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

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

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