At a Glance
- Tasks: Acquire and retain landlord clients while managing the full acquisition pipeline.
- Company: Smarter Rent Ltd, a dynamic startup in Richmond, London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, uncapped commission, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Fast decision-making and genuine growth opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Join a small team and make a real impact in a changing market.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in property sales with strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
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.
- 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
- £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 opportunity - help 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, and 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.
Business Development Manager Lettings in Edinburgh 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.
