Area Lettings Manager – East Bristol Company Overview 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. Role Overview 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. Area Lettings Manager Key Duties • 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 Area Lettings Manager Key Skills • 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 Package • 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