Lettings Manager (Sevenoaks)
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Job Title: Lettings Manager
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Commission (DOE but ~£50k)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven Lettings Manager to lead our clients lettings operation in Sevenoaks. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to grow market share, drive performance, and deliver exceptional service in a thriving and competitive property market.
The successful candidate will be responsible for generating new business, managing and developing a team, maintaining compliance standards, and ensuring a first-class experience for landlords and tenants.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and motivate the lettings team to achieve and exceed targets
- Drive new business generation through valuations, networking, and local market presence
- Conduct rental valuations and convert opportunities into instructions
- Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords and tenants
- Oversee property marketing to ensure maximum exposure and high-quality presentation
- Ensure compliance with all current lettings legislation and regulatory requirements
- Monitor performance metrics, profitability, and pipeline management
- Handle escalated queries, negotiations, and dispute resolution professionally
- Develop and implement local marketing strategies
- Represent the business within the Sevenoaks community and wider Kent market
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience in residential lettings, ideally in a senior negotiator or managerial role
- Strong knowledge of current lettings legislation and compliance requirements
- Demonstrable track record of winning new business and achieving targets
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership and team management ability
- Well-presented, professional, and customer-focused
- Full UK driving licence
Personal Attributes
- Ambitious and results-driven
- Commercially astute
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Positive, proactive, and resilient
- Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service
What We Offer
- Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission structure
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Company car or car allowance (if applicable)
