Business Development Manager Lettings in Surrey

Smarter Rent Ltd | Richmond, London | Full-time, Flexible 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