Land Manager

Job DescriptionThis Land Managerrole has been created to add to our existing regional land department in Hampshire and Dorset, helping to service our expanding number of developer clients actively seeking new development opportunities, whilst taking advantage of the vast quantity of new opportunities out there for a motivated individual to capitalise on.The RoleAs a Land Manager in the Southern region, you will be part of the wider land team, working autonomously across Hampshire and Dorset counties to identify a wide array of residential land opportunities, ranging from consented sites, brownfield or greenfield strategic land.Land Managers work closely with key developer and housebuilder clients to aid their acquisition of new land sites, whilst supporting the New Homes team in their winning of new homes sales business.You will have opportunities to build strong, long lasting relationships with developers, consultants and architects. Through the use of the Connells in house systems, you will engage with landowners looking to sell their land for development.Key responsibilities of a Land Manager

• To forge and develop relationships with a broad number of land owners, developers and company branches in the area
• Finding new land opportunities by leveraging LandInsight and other systems that are unique to Connells
• Winning instructions for the disposal of development opportunities for land owners in both the private and public sector
• Secure new homes sales instructions from the developer industry at advantageous and profitable terms

What's in it for you as our Land Manager?

• Autonomy and ownership to grow a regional part of the business, in line with the wider land business plan
• Career progression is available within the land team, which is the fastest growing within our highly successful national group.
• Industry leading training and development
• Support and mentorship
• Recognition and reward for high performance
• Compete for top achievers awards
• Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission
• Car or Car allowance

Skills and experience required to be a successful Land Manager

• A proven track record in the acquisition and disposal of development land, preferably residential
• Land and development appraisal and valuation experience
• Able to build and nurture long term relationships and key clients
• A high level of presentation experience
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver sales in a target driven environment
• AssocRICS or MRICS desirable, but not essential
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel is essential

Connells Group, one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK. Founded in 1936 and with a network or over 1,250 branches, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of services including new homes, mortgage services, surveying, conveyancing and more!Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.LNHO00234