Assistant Lettings Manager

A leading independent estate agency in Essex is seeking an experienced Assistant Lettings Manager to join its successful Upminster branch. This role is ideal for a driven property professional with a proven track record in winning instructions and delivering exceptional customer service. Worth Recruiting - Property Industry Recruitment Job Title: Assistant Lettings Manager Sector: Residential Estate Agency Location: Upminster, RM14 2UB Salary: OTE £42k Position: Permanent, Full-Time Reference: WR91963 The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of a busy lettings branch, assisting with business generation, landlord and tenant management, and helping to drive the continued growth of the lettings department. Working within a highly regarded brand, you will utilise your local market knowledge, customer service skills and leadership abilities to maximise opportunities, support the team in achieving targets and deliver an exceptional customer experience throughout the lettings process. What's in it for you (Benefits): - Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission structure - Ongoing training and career development opportunities - Opportunity to work with an established and respected property brand - Supportive team environment with clear progression prospects What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities) as an Assistant Lettings Manager: - Assist in the day-to-day management and performance of the lettings department - Generate new business opportunities and secure property instructions from landlords - Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, tenants and prospective clients - Support negotiators in achieving individual and team targets through coaching and guidance - Negotiate tenancy terms and progress lets through to successful completion - Ensure exceptional levels of customer service while maintaining compliance with current lettings legislation and industry regulations - Support the Lettings Manager in driving branch performance and achieving business objectives What our client is looking for (Skills & Experience): - Previous experience as an Assistant Lettings Manager, Senior Lettings Negotiator, Lettings Valuer or similar role within residential lettings - Proven track record of generating new business and winning instructions - Strong knowledge of the Chelmsford and wider Essex lettings market - Excellent valuation, negotiation and customer service skills - Ability to build credibility and rapport with landlords, tenants and clients at all levels - Results-driven with a commercial and target-focused approach - Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle - Professional, motivated and capable of working effectively within a fast-paced environment Is this the role for you? Contact Worth Recruiting now! If you are interested in this Assistant Lettings Manager role, please contact the Property Recruitment Team at Worth Recruiting immediately, quoting job reference: WR91963. About Your Application: • Response Time: We receive a great many applications and respond as quickly as possible. If you have not heard from us within 48 working hours, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. • Data Protection: Worth Recruiting is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this position. By submitting your application, you consent to Worth Recruiting processing and storing your data for the purposes of your job search. For more information, please see our privacy policy on our website. • Confidentiality: All communications with Worth Recruiting are completely confidential. We will always need to speak with you before we are able to submit your CV to our client. • Please Note: This vacancy summary is intended as a general guide only and should not be used as a definitive job description. Our client's job description, including details like the salary, may change without prior notice and in any case may be influenced by the skills, qualifications, previous experience, attitude, and ability of a candidate. About Worth Recruiting: Worth Recruiting provides a bespoke recruitment service to the Property Industry offering roles in Estate Agency, Lettings, Commercial Property, Surveying, Property Management, Financial Services, and Prop Tech. Job Reference: WR91963 - Assistant Lettings Manager- Residential Estate Agency