Business Development Manager - Lettings

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Job Role: Business Development Manager - Lettings

Company: Rettie, a leading independent property specialist

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Position: Full-Time

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Hours of work: Monday to Friday (09.00 - 17.30)

Are you an experienced and driven Lettings Valuer looking for an exciting new opportunity with a leading independent property specialist in Edinburgh? Rettie is seeking a professional and motivated Lettings Valuer to join their team and be instrumental in supporting their growth and success in the Edinburgh property market.

About Rettie:

Rettie is a leading independent property specialist operating across Scotland. They are passionate about organically growing an ambitious company and value their people as the foundation of this. They truly care about their people and are proud of their values of Teamwork, Determination, Dependability, and Ambition that guide the actions of the business and the focus on delivering an exceptional customer experience.

The Lettings Team offers a unique 'one point of contact' approach to their landlord clients and tenants, once onboarding via the New Business Team has been completed. The Portfolio Manager is the primary point of contact for both the landlord and tenant, ensuring an extensive and detailed knowledge of the property and a seamless service.

About the role:

The Lettings Valuer will be instrumental in driving the implementation of the private client growth strategy for their new office in South Edinburgh. You will be given a high degree of independence to pitch and secure new clients for the lettings business, with the goal of increasing the value of branch assets under management. Generating new business leads is at the heart of this role, through significant networking and raising awareness of the Rettie lettings and asset management services as well as cross-selling sales and financial services.

You will work as part of the Business Development Team, alongside a highly experienced Director Valuer and the New Business Managers. You will also work in close collaboration with the Portfolio Manager Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Acquisition: Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, securing new lettings instructions and growing the property portfolio.
• Conduct Property Valuations: Assess properties and provide accurate and competitive rental valuations to landlords.
• Market Analysis: Stay up-to-date with market trends and provide informed advice to clients about rental pricing and market conditions.
• Networking: Build relationships with private clients, professional advisors, developers, and buy-to-let investors.
• Property Marketing: Ensure properties are onboarded in a seamless manner for all new clients including arranging professional photography, creating property listings for marketing, and ensuring a smooth handover to the portfolio management team.
• Compliance: Ensure all properties meet current legal and regulatory requirements, providing peace of mind for landlords and tenants alike.
• Business Development: Contribute to business development efforts by seeking opportunities to expand the client base and grow the lettings side of the business.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in a Lettings Valuer or similar role within the property industry.
• In-depth knowledge of the Edinburgh rental market and legislation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships and provide exceptional customer service.
• A full UK driving licence.
• ARLA qualification or similar is desirable but not essential. Support for ARLA qualification is provided.

Why join Rettie?

• Competitive salary with a performance-driven bonus structure.
• A supportive, dynamic, and professional team environment.
• Opportunity to work with the leading independent property specialist with a reputation for providing a premium service.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

If you are passionate about property, driven to succeed, and want to take your career to the next level with the leading name in the Edinburgh property market, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV or get in touch for more information.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Job code: #115