Letting Manager Permanent

Our client is an independent letting agent looking for a Letting Manager to join their team based in Brighton. As a Letting Manager you will be expected to meet the targets of the company in respect of new tenancies, letting new & existing clients' properties and the general management of the Letting Department. The ideal candidate for this Letting Manager role will have experience and knowledge of the local property market, a full UK driving licence and IT skills. This is a permanent role and will be 41 hours per week over 5.25 days, from Monday – Friday (8:45am – 5:30pm). You may be expected to work alternate Saturdays (9:00am – 1:30pm).

Responsibilities

Manage the Letting Team by:

Achieving new letting company targets
Sourcing new landlord opportunities
Increasing the number of Rental Instructions
Setting team targets and providing training and support to staff to ensure these are achieved /exceeded
Formulating and implementing new marketing campaigns to increase awareness of the company

Managing the staff team effectively by:

Supervising and motivating the Letting team, setting and reviewing targets and objectives for the team on a daily, weekly and monthly basis and as agreed by the Directors
Ensuring that all staff are fully briefed on properties listed
Induction training for new employees
Formal presentation and on-the-job training for existing and all new staff on all areas of their role
On-going support and supervision of team and dealing with issues as they arise

Manage the successful letting of properties by:

Dealing with Landlord, Tenant and third-party issues arising from any aspect of letting properties
Overseeing the coordinating all proposed tenancies
Ensuring all prospective landlords, tenants, existing landlords and tenants are well received on the telephone, by email and visiting the office
Complying with all current legislation including EPC, Gas and Electrical safety, furniture regulations and general health and safety in properties
Performing rental valuations in the absence of the Property Lister

Requirements

Experience and knowledge of the local property market
Full UK driving licence
IT skills including word processing, database, spread sheets and email
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Good organisation and planning skills
Excellent people management skills including planning, coaching, appraisal/objective setting, delegation, team leading and training
Flexible, positive, and professional attitude
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Job Title: Letting Manager

Location: Brighton

Salary: £25,000 – £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) + commission

Full Time:

41 hours per week over 5.25 days

Monday – Friday, 8:45am – 5:30pm

Alternate Saturdays, 9:00am – 1:30pm

For more information, please contact Chris Gower at Clearline Recruitment