As the UK's largest independent holiday letting agency, we're proud to be a B Corp certified business, a Which? Recommended Provider and holders of a Quality in Tourism Gold accreditation. We're passionate about delivering exceptional experiences for both our guests and property owners, while creating a positive and rewarding environment for our people.
We're looking for an ambitious, self-motivated and commercially-minded Area Manager to help drive the continued growth of our portfolio across the Cotswolds, Somerset and Dorset.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building lasting relationships, developing new business opportunities and working independently. You'll play a key role in growing one of the UK's most respected holiday letting brands in the Cotswolds, while supporting the success and optimisation of our existing portfolio throughout Somerset and Dorset.
Whether you're helping owners maximise the success of their holiday let, identifying opportunities for growth, or ensuring our properties meet the highest standards, you'll be trusted to manage your own territory while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team.
The role is full-time and home-based, offering significant autonomy and flexibility. There is also the option for office working in our Bridport office. You'll work closely with colleagues based at our head office in Hayle, Cornwall, and across the wider business to deliver exceptional service and commercial performance. Regular travel across the region is essential, and we’ll provide a company car for your use.
Key responsibilities:
- Building strong relationships with existing owners and supporting long-term retention
- Identifying and securing new holiday letting opportunities through both traditional and innovative lead generation activities
- Advising and supporting new entrants to the holiday let market
- Driving portfolio growth and revenue performance across your territory
- Analysing local market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities
- Carrying out routine property visits to maintain quality standards and maximise performance
- Working with our in-house marketing team to identify and develop local marketing opportunities
- Supporting a shared weekend duty rota
We're looking for someone who:
- Has a passion for property, tourism or customer-focused business development
- Is commercially-minded and able to identify opportunities to grow revenue and improve performance
- Is confident building trusted relationships
- Enjoys working independently whilst remaining a strong team player
- Is highly organised and capable of managing a varied workload across a large geographical area
- Has a proactive, creative approach to problem-solving and business growth
- Is comfortable using data-driven insights to support decision-making
- Has strong IT and numeracy skills
- Ideally has experience in holiday lettings, property management or business development
What we offer:
- £30,000 salary plus uncapped commission-based bonus
- Company profit share scheme approx. £2,500pa
- Company car
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays, plus your birthday off
- Three paid volunteering days each year
- Company pension and life insurance
- Enhanced long-service benefits
- Discounts across our property portfolio and with sister brands
Why join us?
This is more than a property role. It's an opportunity to help shape and grow a leading holiday letting brand in one of the UK's most desirable regions.
You'll enjoy the freedom of managing your own territory, the satisfaction of helping owners build successful holiday letting businesses, and the support of a collaborative team that genuinely cares about delivering outstanding experiences for owners, guests and colleagues alike.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and beliefs, including those who are neurodivergent, and we value the unique perspectives each individual brings.
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Financial planning services
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Paid volunteer time
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cirencester (Gloucestershire)
