Lettings Negotiator

Regional Recruitment Services; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Guaranteed earnings first 4 months

Job summary

Regional Recruitment Services in Maidstone is seeking a driven Lettings Negotiator to support day-to-day lettings activities and maximize new and existing business opportunities. You will manage enquiries, register applicants and arrange property viewings, matching tenants to suitable homes and progressing lets to completion.

The ideal candidate will have experience in residential lettings, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a proactive, target-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in residential lettings or related property role.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proactive approach to generating and converting opportunities.
• Good knowledge of the local property market.

Responsibilities

• Managing enquiries from landlords and tenants.
• Registering and qualifying applicants.
• Arranging and conducting property viewings.
• Matching applicants with suitable properties.
• Negotiating offers and progressing lets to completion.
• Building relationships with landlords and tenants.
• Following up with applicants and clients.
• Generating new business and identifying opportunities.
• Supporting valuations and landlord appointments as needed.
• Keeping landlords updated and liaising with teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Residential lettings experience

Time management

Job description

Lettings Negotiator

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Lettings Negotiator to join an established property team based in Maidstone.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in lettings who enjoys working with landlords and tenants, generating new instructions and progressing properties through to successful completion.

The successful candidate will be confident dealing with customers, have strong local market awareness and be motivated by delivering results.

The Role

As a Lettings Negotiator, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day lettings process and helping to maximise new and existing business opportunities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing enquiries from prospective landlords and tenants
• Registering and qualifying applicants
• Arranging and conducting property viewings
• Matching applicants with suitable properties
• Negotiating offers and progressing lets through to completion
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords and tenants
• Carrying out regular follow-up with applicants and prospective clients
• Generating new business and identifying opportunities for additional instructions
• Supporting property valuations and landlord appointments where required
• Keeping landlords updated throughout the letting process
• Liaising with referencing, compliance and property management teams
• Ensuring properties are marketed accurately and effectively
• Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems
• Working towards individual and team targets
• Providing a high standard of customer service throughout the lettings journey

About You

We're looking for someone who is commercially minded, customer-focused and enjoys working in a target-driven environment.

You should have:

• Previous experience within residential lettings or a closely related property role
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Confidence dealing with landlords, tenants and applicants
• A proactive approach to generating and converting opportunities
• Good knowledge of the local property market
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team
• A professional and personable approach
• A genuine interest in property and delivering excellent customer service

The Ideal Candidate

This role would suit an experienced Lettings Negotiator who enjoys the variety of working across valuations, viewings, applicant management and deal progression.

You'll be someone who is motivated by results, comfortable working to targets and confident building relationships with both landlords and tenants.

If you're looking for your next opportunity within the lettings sector in Maidstone, we'd be interested in hearing from you.

Basic Salary: £21,000

Commission: Uncapped (with guaranteed earnings for first 4 months, then further commission support to provide a minimum combined income of £29,400)

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