Lettings Negotiator | BTR

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About The Role

Knight Frank is seeking to recruit a Lettings Negotiator for their fast paced and successful Investment Lettings and Management team, based in Baker Street and working across London.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to gain substantial Build to Rent and portfolio experience, working with a diverse range of properties while nurturing long-term relationships with key clients.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and close lettings transactions, ensuring a professional and efficient service.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, providing outstanding communication and service throughout the lettings process.
• Responsible for all initial outstanding monies in relation to properties let.
• Stay responsive and adaptable to changes in the local market, adjusting strategies accordingly.
• Uphold Knight Frank’s high professional standards and ensure compliance with all administrative procedures.
• Demonstrate comprehensive market knowledge and maintain awareness of local competition.
• Accurately research market information and present findings in a polished, professional manner.
• Foster goodwill, trust, and confidentiality with all clients and internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with other departments and offices when required
• Communicate fully with all concerned to ensure that lettings are managed in an efficient and professional manner.
• Absorb all aspects of information technology systems in our or our client’s offices and have an understanding of their broader applications and availability
• Meet Best Practice criteria - remain aware and up to date with current legislation
• Set preferences for applicants and clients under GDPR regulations
• Perform all other tasks delegated by the Partner in charge as required.
  
  

Key Experience Required

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role within the lettings market.
• Proven success in negotiating deals.
• Exceptional client relationship skills
• MARLA desirable but not essential
  
  

Particular Aptitudes/Skills Required

• Literate and numerate
• Confident, enthusiastic with eloquent communication skills
• Demonstrable sales and negotiation skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
  
  

Competitive salary

Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.