Residential Letting Negotiator

Residential Letting Negotiator - Build to Rent

Job ID

227576

Posted

08-Oct-2025

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Sales & Leasing

Location(s)

London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Role Profile

To negotiate the rental of residential properties instructed by the office by proactively calling and negotiating with tenants as they register and ensuring that we deliver a world class service to our clients by achieving them the best results and giving them the best customer service throughout the process.

CBRE are searching for a successful Lettings Negotiator to come on board. We have successfully built the lettings department year on year and are now looking to become the first point of call in South London. With the presence of the residential market increasing, coupled with CBRE's future growth plans we are looking for an outstanding performer.

The selected candidate will negotiate the rental of residential properties by proactively calling and negotiating with tenants as they register and will ensure that we deliver a world class service to our clients by delivering the best results possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Being performance driven and must possess the ability to hit and exceed revenue targets.
• Being able to strike up professional relationships quickly with colleagues and clients with strong interpersonal skills
• Must have strong attention to detail with paperwork and the various intricacies of doing a lettings deal to include legalities and confidentiality.
• Being able to confidently communicate with clients and tenants and to negotiate the best possible deals for our clients.

Person Specification/Requirements

• Strong knowledge of the South London market with local area knowledge also being beneficial
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to quickly form professional relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels of seniority
• Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met
• Maintains a positive attitude towards routine tasks
• Accurate and exceptional attention to detail
• Pro-active and enjoys working autonomously and as part of a wider team
• Confident and assertive where required
• Flexible approach to work
• Understands and appreciates the importance of using discretion

• Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients

• Ability to hit and exceed targets - must be used to working on a commission structure

• Must be sales orientated with strong customer service levels

• Good IT skills (Word, Excel, MS Outlook). RSA Word processing/typing/or equivalent would be advantageous
• Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing

• Exceptional sales skills

• Relevant experience within a reputable lettings agency - preferably within South / Central London

• Must be diligent and display good attention to detail and have an understanding of the legislations of residential lettings.

• A minimum of 2-3 years' of proven lettings experience

Working at CBRE

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do—from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing.

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About CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2023 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.

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