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Are you an experienced Leasing Manager with significant experience in Prime Central London? Are you looking for something a little different? Then, this rare and exciting opportunity could be perfect for you!
Our client is a best-in-class residential real estate management company, established as a top private landlord in the prime neighbourhoods of central London. They have an ambitious vision for global expansion. Founded on a growing residential portfolio brimming with personality and British heritage, they are dedicated to re-mastering what it means to provide an attentive, bespoke service.
Based in the heart of Mayfair, our client has exclusively instructed us to assist in their hiring of an experienced Leasing Manager to manage their classic portfolio. You will be responsible for managing all leasing and rental activities within their portfolio.
Your additional responsibilities will include:
• Serving as the primary manager and point-of-contact for all leasing-related matters• Interfacing directly with multiple stakeholders including potential tenants and members of the property management, investments, and branding team internally• Driving growth of the brand by launching the management of a third-party lettings, and property management business• Key marketing and branding projects for a growing real estate brand• Preparing annual budgets and monthly revenue and cost variance analyses and other periodic reporting• Managing tenant references, KYC and other critical onboarding processes• Negotiating leasing agreements, enforcing key elements of those agreements, and maintaining good relationships with tenants by addressing any leasing-related issues or concerns that may arise• Leveraging data analytics and interface with various constituents across the organization to optimize pricing strategy across the real estate platform• Being comfortable with basic analytical skills in Excel such as year over year rental growth by building, portfolio etc.• Reporting directly to the Managing Director - Real Estate.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years’ experience as a leasing professional in London, preferably leasing multifamily rental properties in Central London either at an agency or for an internal landlord manager platform• Experience in marketing and branding preferred• Excel proficiency is required to interface with budgeting and accounting• An entrepreneurial mindset and a "do whatever it takes" attitude is a must• Strong understanding of Central London residential real estate markets in neighbourhoods such as Mayfair, Belgravia, Knightsbridge, St Johns Wood, and Notting Hill• Deep understanding of key aspects of the Central London leasing process including referencing, deposit management, KYC/AML, etc., and ability and desire to build out internal processes and systems in these areas• Ability to drive rental growth through unit dressing and design, and also communicate this to the rest of the team• Strong organisational, execution, and time-management skills• A demonstrated eye for design and aesthetics and an interest in building a successful, differentiated real estate brand• Solid business instincts and an ability to proactively drive cost savings when possible• Familiarity with residential Health and Safety (H&S) requirements• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple, competing priorities• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to effectively interact with various stakeholders including tenants, contractors, regulators, and other colleagues within the organisation.
The salary for this position will be in the region of ÂŁ70-80,000 depending on experience and qualifications, and a significant annual bonus will also be offered.
