Area Lettings Manager

Overview

Area Lettings Manager – East Bristol

This well-established and growing lettings business operates multiple offices across East Bristol and has built a strong reputation for service, compliance, and performance. With continued expansion plans, the business offers a supportive, professional environment and clear long-term career opportunities.

The Area Lettings Manager will be responsible for leading and developing lettings teams across four established offices. This is a senior leadership role focused on driving new business performance, supporting branch operations, and ensuring the existing managed portfolio delivers excellent service, compliance, and commercial growth.

• Direct line management of New Business and Existing Business lettings teams across East Bristol
• Lead, coach, and develop Business Development Managers to achieve and exceed growth targets
• Inspire negotiators across all branches to proactively identify and convert new business opportunities
• Conduct and support rental valuations where required, ensuring strong conversion rates
• Drive new business generation across managed and let-only portfolios
• Host weekly meetings with department heads to support daily branch performance
• Monitor KPIs, performance metrics, and reporting, delivering structured one-to-ones and reviews
• Ensure strict processes are followed within the Existing Business team, supporting strategy during peak periods
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with landlords, investors, and local partners
• Ensure full compliance with lettings legislation, systems, and service standards
• Champion a high-performance, service-led culture across all offices
• Work closely with the Lettings Director on business strategy and growth initiatives

• Proven experience in a senior lettings role such as Area Manager, Branch Manager, Valuations Manager, or Business Development
• Strong leadership and people management capability across multiple locations
• Commercially astute with a proven track record of generating and converting new business
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Highly organised, target-driven, and comfortable managing competing priorities
• Proactive, energetic, and passionate about people, property, and growth
• Strong knowledge of current lettings legislation and compliance

• Basic salary of £40,000
• Realistic OTE of £50,000+ through pooled commission and individual performance incentives
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with 3 and 6 years’ service
• Comprehensive training and leadership development support
• Professional qualification funding, including CePAP and beyond
• Working hours Monday to Friday 8.45am to 6.00pm, no weekends
• Home working available where required