Description
Clifton Gray is working with an established and successful Manchester-based property business to recruit a Head of Business Development – Residential Sales & Lettings.
With over 10 years' experience in the local market, the business has a well-established lettings and property management department, an experienced operational team and a substantial property portfolio.
As the business enters its next stage of growth, they are looking for an experienced property professional to further develop the existing lettings and property management operation whilst also growing the residential sales side of the business.
The Role
This is a senior, commercially focused position with responsibility for generating new business across sales, lettings and property management. You will be responsible for:
- Growing the existing lettings and property management portfolio
- Developing and expanding the residential sales offering
- Winning new instructions from landlords, vendors, investors and property owners
- Developing relationships with portfolio landlords and property investors
- Identifying opportunities with developers and new-build schemes
- Conducting valuations and market appraisals where required
- Building a strong pipeline of new business across Greater Manchester
- Developing referral and professional relationships within the local property market
- Working alongside the existing team to ensure new business is successfully converted and retained
About You
We are looking for an established property professional with strong Greater Manchester market knowledge, an existing network and a proven track record of winning new business.
You may currently be a Senior BDM, Valuer/Lister, Branch Manager, Area Manager, Head of Lettings or senior estate agency professional.
You will ideally have:
- Significant experience within the Manchester / Greater Manchester residential property market
- Ideally 8+ years' relevant property experience
- A proven track record of winning new instructions
- Strong knowledge of sales, lettings and property management
- Excellent valuation, negotiation and instruction-conversion skills
- Established relationships with landlords, investors, vendors or developers
- Strong commercial awareness and a results-driven approach
What's on Offer?
- £40,000–£45,000 basic salary, depending on experience
- OTE £70,000–£80,000+
- Strong uncapped commission
- An established and successful lettings and property management operation to build upon
- The opportunity to significantly develop the residential sales side of the business
- Significant autonomy and responsibility for driving growth
- An experienced operational team providing support
- Long-term career development within an established Manchester property company
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven property professional who wants to play a key role in growing an already successful business, with the autonomy and earning potential to match.
Working hours are full-time Monday - Friday 9-5. There may be some occasional weekend work in line with the needs of the business.
If you like the sound of this exciting opportunity, contact me today for details. To apply for this position, please send your CV to Stephanie Jones.
Clifton Gray is a specialist property recruitment company. We specialise in placing property professionals within architecture, residential property, and commercial property, from entry level through to senior appointments.
If you are currently working within the property sector, and you would like to hear more about how Clifton Gray can guide you through your next career move, please get in touch.