Lettings Area Manager

Connells-Group-2; Taunton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Connells Group in Somerset is seeking an experienced Lettings Area Manager to lead and develop lettings operations across Taunton to Yeovil. You will spend time in branches, working with Lettings Managers to drive performance.

The role focuses on growing landlord portfolios, improving market share, coaching teams, ensuring compliance, and delivering strong income growth. A clear path for career progression and ongoing professional development is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of growing lettings business and delivering results.
• Strong coaching, motivational and leadership skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the area.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop teams to achieve 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.

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’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.