Smarter Rent Ltd | Richmond, London | Full-time, Flexible
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About the Role Acquire and retain landlord clients across West London, Surrey and Berkshire. This is a commercial acquisition role - not property management or tenant-facing work.
We manage ~130 furnished rental properties and are scaling from £1m to £2m turnover. With ASTs officially gone, landlords are actively seeking alternatives to traditional lettings. We've built something they want -you just need to open the doors and build the relationships.
What You'll Do Manage the full acquisition pipeline: warm leads ? conversations ? onboarding ? retained clients
Nurture warm leads (existing prospects ready to engage)
Convert referrals from landlords already recommending us
Execute targeted cold outreach to high-fit landlord prospects
Advise landlords on setup, furnishing, and performance optimization
Build long-term relationships that grow your own earning potential
Work independently with flexibility on hours and location
What We're Looking For 5+ years' experience in property ideally lettings acquisition, lettings valuation, or estate agency property sales. We need someone who understands property and can build relationships; the exact sector matters less than your core sales skills.
Proven track record acquiring and retaining commercial clients
Deep understanding of landlord economics: yields, management, cash flow drivers
Consultative selling approach; you listen more than you pitch
Self-motivated and results-focused
Organized and independent
Genuine interest in building something at scale
What We Offer Compensation & Benefits
£40,000 base salary
Commission structure (uncapped): Year 1: 10% of average client fees (£700 per landlord acquired)
Retention: 5% per annum for the life of the client (£350/year ongoing)
Example: Acquire 10 landlords in year one = £7,000 commission. Add retained clients = realistic first-year OTE of £70,000+
Travel expenses fully covered (mileage/car allowance for West London, Surrey, Berkshire territory)
Complete flexibility (office, home, or fully remote - we don't care where you work, just that you deliver)
Work directly with founder - fast decisions, no bureaucracy
Genuine growth opportunityhelp us build a £2m+ business
Why Join Us The market is moving. ASTs are gone. Landlords are actively seeking alternatives.
Small, entrepreneurial team of 8 - you're not joining a machine, you're building something real
Recurring income model rewards long-term relationship building, not just monthly targets
Founder-led business: fast decisions, real ownership of your territory
We believe in great technology + real human relationships
How to Apply Send an email with:
Your property background and 23 key wins (client numbers, retention rates, or revenue)
Why this opportunity excites you
What you'd want to achieve in year one
We're hiring selectively for the right fit, but we make fast decisions. If you're the right person, we'll move quickly.
No recruitment agents, please. xiskglj
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Business Development Manager Lettings employer: Smarter Rent
At Smarter Rent Ltd, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and entrepreneurial employer located in the vibrant area of Richmond, London. Our flexible work culture allows you to balance your personal commitments while driving meaningful growth for our business, with uncapped earnings that reward your efforts in building lasting relationships with landlords. Join a small, passionate team where your contributions directly impact our journey towards reaching £2m turnover, and enjoy the unique opportunity to work closely with our founder, ensuring your voice is heard and valued.
