Lettings Portfolio Manager - The People Pod : Job Details

Lettings Portfolio Manager

Join one of the UK's fastest-growing agencies as a Lettings Portfolio Manager, managing a stunning portfolio of properties while leading a small team of Lettings Negotiators.

Our client, with exclusive partnerships with luxury developers, is seeking a Lettings Portfolio Manager to take charge of their own portfolio, guide their team, and contribute significantly to shaping their investment services. This role offers a unique combination of hands-on portfolio management and team leadership.

With fresh leadership and a focus on offering a comprehensive end-to-end service for landlord investors, this is a unique opportunity to help define a key role in a company that prides itself on exceptional service and ambitious growth plans.

Key Responsibilities of the Lettings Portfolio Manager:

• Provide data-driven pricing strategies and rental valuations to optimise investor returns.
• Deliver market insights and forecasts to assist investors in making informed decisions.
• Negotiate rental offers between landlords and applicants, ensuring alignment with market trends.
• Collaborate with landlords and tenants to finalise rental agreements that meet investor expectations.
• Offer pricing guidance to the Property Management team for rent reviews and renewals.
• Set renewal terms in line with current market conditions and landlord objectives.
• Oversee marketing strategies for new builds, ensuring successful lettings.
• Develop targeted marketing plans to attract high-quality tenants for newly completed units.
• Act as the primary contact between the completions and lettings teams, ensuring seamless property transitions.
• Facilitate communication between departments to minimise delays and enhance efficiency.
• Assist with viewings and other lettings tasks as needed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with premium clients and investors.
• Conduct research on local property markets and rental trends to provide valuable insights.
• Analyse competitor pricing and tenant demand to refine valuation models.

Team Leadership Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a small team of Lettings Negotiators, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to enhance team expertise and client service.
• Monitor team KPIs, ensuring lettings, renewals, and service targets are met.
• Manage team workloads, ensuring efficiency and effective task prioritisation.
• Drive collaboration within the team, maintaining focus on delivering exceptional results.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong analytical abilities with the skill to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• 3+ years of experience in property management, lettings, or real estate investment analysis.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring a team in the lettings or property sector.
• Excellent negotiation skills, balancing the interests of both landlords and tenants.
• In-depth knowledge of property markets, including rental trends, valuations, and investor expectations.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.

In return, you will receive:

• A base salary of up to £45,000 DOE.
• Yearly bonus potential of up to £9,000.
• A modern, relaxed work environment that prioritises exceptional service.