Senior Lettings Negotiator / Valuer

Rainham, Kent
Circa £25,000 Basic Salary | £40,000+ OTE | Pool Commission

My client, one of Kent's leading independent estate agency groups, is seeking to appoint an ambitious Senior Lettings Negotiator / Valuer to join their flagship Rainham office.

Due to continued growth and an exceptionally busy market, this is an additional hire rather than a replacement. The successful candidate will join the company's largest and highest-performing lettings operation, which is soon relocating into stunning new flagship offices occupying a prominent corner position in the heart of Rainham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lettings professional who has already begun carrying out rental valuations and winning instructions, and is looking to take the next step within an award-winning business offering genuine career progression, an outstanding team culture and one of the largest market areas in Kent.

The Role

This is a varied, fast-paced position combining business development, rental valuations and deal progression across one of the busiest lettings patches in the region.

The successful candidate will be responsible for generating new instructions, carrying out rental valuations, building long-term landlord relationships and negotiating lettings transactions from initial enquiry through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Winning new lettings instructions and building a strong pipeline of available properties
• Carrying out rental market appraisals and providing accurate rental valuations
• Converting valuations into new property listings
• Developing new business through prospecting, networking, referrals and local market knowledge
• Building strong relationships with landlords, applicants and tenants
• Negotiating tenancy agreements from enquiry through to completion
• Conducting property viewings where required
• Working closely with the wider lettings team to maximise office performance
• Building relationships with multiple successful sales offices to maximise cross-referral opportunities
• Ensuring all compliance and legal requirements are met throughout the lettings process
• Delivering exceptional customer service at every stage of the lettings journey

The geographical patch covers a substantial area across Medway and Swale, including Rainham, Gillingham, Rochester, Chatham, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Gravesend, Maidstone, Walderslade, Cliffe and the surrounding areas.

About You

Applications are welcomed from experienced Lettings Negotiators or Senior Lettings Negotiators who have a proven ability to win instructions and are confident carrying out rental valuations.

You will ideally possess:

• Previous experience within residential lettings
• A successful track record of winning new business and generating instructions
• Experience carrying out rental valuations and converting opportunities into listings
• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• A proactive, self-motivated and target-driven approach
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A full UK driving licence (vehicle preferred)

The Office

You'll become part of an established, high-performing operation comprising:

• 5 Lettings Negotiators
• 4 Property Managers
• 3 Tenancy Managers

The office is on track to generate approximately £1 million in annual lettings revenue, while the wider sales operation across the Rainham and Gillingham patch also generates in excess of £1 million annually.

With over 3,000 five-star Google reviews, an outstanding local reputation and continued investment into its people and offices, the business continues to grow year-on-year. The culture is genuinely collaborative, with a team-based commission structure that encourages everyone to work together, support each other and celebrate success.

Salary & Benefits

• Circa £25,000 basic salary
• Realistic On Target Earnings of £40,000+
• Team pool commission structure
• Additional position due to continued business growth
• Brand new flagship office in a stunning corner-aspect location
• Largest office within the business
• Genuine opportunities for rapid career progression as the company continues to expand
• Access to one of Kent's largest and busiest lettings patches
• Excellent referral opportunities from multiple successful sales offices
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Two fully-funded annual company celebrations, including prestigious events with complimentary food and drinks
• Choice of five annual staff experiences, including race days, golf days, premium London hospitality, vineyard tours and other exclusive company events
• Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 6:00pm
• Saturdays: 9:00am – 5:00pm, with a day off in lieu during the week

Interview Process

The interview process has been designed to be straightforward and efficient:

• Initial telephone interview
• Final face-to-face interview at the Rainham office

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of Kent's most respected independent estate agency groups, offering the chance to work from a flagship office, develop your valuation skills, maximise your earnings and build a long-term career within a business that genuinely rewards ambition, performance and success.