Lettings Manager

Herne Bay Source: WhatJobs

OTE £50,000 per annum

Contact name: Emily Bradnick, Gareth Vaughan, Guy Hodge, Jake Churchill, Luke Bradnick

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A successful Estate Agency is looking for an experienced Lettings Manager to join their Herne Bay office. This is a management-focused role for someone with strong lettings knowledge, excellent customer service skills and a proven ability to deliver results.

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Job Title: Lettings Manager

Salary: OTE £50,000 per annum

Position: Permanent, Full-Time

Reference: WR97791

The successful Lettings Manager will lead and motivate the branch team, drive new business and oversee the lettings operation, while building strong relationships with landlords and tenants. You will be responsible for growing the branch, winning new instructions and ensuring a consistently high level of service.

What's in it for you (Benefits):

Competitive salary with uncapped commission and realistic OTE of £50,000
Generous annual leave entitlement and holiday commission
Pension, life insurance, private healthcare and employee assistance scheme
Ongoing training, structured career progression and company rewards and incentives

The Company:

A successful residential Estate Agency with a strong presence across Kent and the wider South East
Local teams supported by extensive industry training and professional development
Customer-focused business with clear opportunities for career progression

What you'll be doing (Key Responsibilities) as a Lettings Manager:

Lead, motivate and coach the branch team to achieve lettings targets and deliver excellent customer service
Drive branch performance, profitability and business growth through effective sales and lettings strategies
Generate new instructions by building relationships with landlords, prospecting and identifying new business opportunities
Carry out valuations and provide landlords with expert advice on rental values, marketing and the lettings process
Oversee the day‑to‑day lettings operation, ensuring properties are marketed effectively and enquiries are followed up promptly
Develop strong relationships with landlords and tenants while maintaining high standards of service and compliance

What our client is looking for (Skills & Experience):

Previous experience within residential lettings, ideally at Senior Negotiator, Assistant Manager or Lettings Manager level
Proven track record of winning new instructions and generating lettings business
Strong knowledge of the local rental market and current lettings practices
Experience of leading, motivating and developing a team
Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills
Commercially minded with a strong focus on achieving targets and maximising revenue
Highly organised, self‑motivated and able to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle