About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p> </p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 4, 67);"><img style="max-width: 100%;" src="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/careers/content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-30-July-2026-at-10.03.05-3-8.png" alt="" width="1001"><strong><br><br></strong></span></p> <p>Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust, and belief to make it happen.</p> <p>We’re home to the UK’s largest choice of properties and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what’s on the market. </p> <hr> <p> </p></div><p><strong>Package - £80,000 - £90,0000 basic, £10,000 OTE, Company Car</strong></p> <p><em><strong>"Join a highly skilled Account Management team supporting the UK's leading developers with insight, data and market leading products. It's a demanding, fast paced environment where strong relationship management and commercial focus are key." Callum Dingle - Sales Director & Hiring Manager.</strong></em></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">As Area Director, you will lead and develop a team of Account Managers responsible for some of Rightmove's most strategic New Homes partnerships. You will inspire high performance, strengthen customer relationships at every level and help shape the strategic direction of the New Homes business.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":100,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Alongside leading the team, you will personally own the relationships and revenue performance of several of the UK's largest developer partners. Acting as a trusted commercial partner to senior decision makers, you will protect and grow these accounts while creating long-term value for customers and Rightmove.</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">What </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">you'll</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1"> be doing</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":200,"335559739":80}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><strong><span data-contrast="none">Lead and inspire:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Create a high-performance environment where Account Managers are empowered, supported and challenged to deliver ambitious commercial goals.</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="none">Own strategic developer partnerships:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Personally manage relationships with several of Rightmove's largest and most strategic developer partners, building trust with senior decision makers and positioning Rightmove as a valued long-term partner.</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="none">Own and grow revenue:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Take direct responsibility for retention, revenue performance and growth across your strategic accounts, while ensuring the wider team delivers its commercial objectives.</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="none">Develop talent:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Coach, motivate and develop your team through clear expectations, regular feedback, meaningful development plans and effective performance management.</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="none">Shape account strategy:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Ensure robust, insight-led account planning that identifies customer priorities, commercial opportunities and clear actions to deliver measurable value.</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="none">Use insight to drive decisions:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Translate customer, market and performance data into compelling stories and practical actions that improve customer and business outcomes.</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="none">Collaborate strategically:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Work closely with peers, Product, Marketing and other commercial teams to influence strategy, improve ways of working and deliver stronger outcomes for New Homes customers.</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="none">Plan for success:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Maintain the right focus and resources across your area, supporting recruitment, onboarding, succession planning and effective workload management.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":100,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">What </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">we're</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1"> looking for</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":200,"335559739":80}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Proven success leading, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">coaching</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> and developing high-performing sales or account management teams.</span></span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Strong commercial acumen, with </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">a track record</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> of protecting revenue and delivering sustainable growth.</span></span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Experience owning major or strategically important customer relationships and influencing at senior or board level.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">An expert understanding of sales and account management, with the confidence to lead complex commercial conversations.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">The ability to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">analyse</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> data, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">identify</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">trends</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> and turn insight into clear customer and business actions.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build confidence internally and externally.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">A proactive, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">resilient</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> and adaptable approach, with the judgement to balance </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">people</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> leadership, customer </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">ownership</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> and commercial delivery.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Strong planning and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">organisational</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> skills, with confidence using</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> AI tools,</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> Excel and PowerPoint.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":317,"335559739":60,"335559991":202}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Success in this role looks like</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":200,"335559739":80}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">A highly engaged, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">accountable</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> and high-performing team.</span></span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Strong retention and sustainable revenue growth across major developer partnerships.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Trusted senior relationships with some of the UK's largest developer partners.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Consistent delivery against team and personal commercial targets.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Insight-led account management that creates measurable value for customers and Rightmove.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Positive influence on the wider strategic direction of the New Homes business.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":317,"335559739":60,"335559991":202}"> </span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>£80,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>£90,000 GBP</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><hr> <h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 4, 67);"><strong>Life at Rightmove</strong></span></h3> <p>Despite our growth, we’ve remained a friendly, supportive place to work, with employee #1 still working here! We’ve done this by placing the Rightmove Hows at the heart of everything we do. These are the essential values that reflect our culture, and include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>We create value…</strong>by delivering results and building trust with partners and consumers.</li> <li><strong>We think bigger…</strong>by acting with curiosity and setting bold aspirations.</li> <li><strong>We care deeply…</strong>by being real, having fun, and valuing diversity.</li> <li><strong>We move together…</strong>by being one team - internally collaborative, externally competitive.</li> <li><strong>We make a difference…</strong>by focusing on delivering measurable impact.</li> </ul> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><code><a href="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/careers/culture/" target="_blank"><img style="float: left; max-width: 100%;" src="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/careers/content/uploads/2026/09/Job-alerts-1.png" alt="" width="452"></a></code></p> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"> </p> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"> </p> <p>We believe in careers that open doors and help our team develop by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. And with <strong>89% of Rightmovers saying we’re a great place to work</strong>, we’re clearly doing something right!<strong> <br><br><img src="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/careers/content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-30-July-2026-at-10.03.05-1-2.png" alt="" width="1000" style="max-width: 100%;"><br></strong></p> <h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 4, 67);"><strong><img style="max-width: 100%;">What we offer</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li>Cash plan for dental, optical and physio treatments.</li> <li>Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan.</li> <li>27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes.</li> <li>Contributory stakeholder pension.</li> <li>Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person in your life.</li> <li>Competitive compensation package.</li> <li>Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility.</li> <li>Travel Loans, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan.</li> <li>Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching.</li> <li>Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts and more.</li> <li>We offer hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office. For our roles, such as Field or Home-based positions, different working arrangements apply - full details will be shared during the recruitment process.</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 222, 180);"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;" src="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/careers/content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-30-July-2026-at-10.03.05-8.png" alt="" width="1000"></span></strong></p> <hr> <h4><em>As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation. <br></em><br><em>At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.</em></h4> <hr> <h4>By applying, you confirm that you are aged at least 18 or over and that you’ve read and understood our <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/c/privacy-policy/" target="_blank" data-start="192" data-end="259"><strong data-start="193" data-end="211">Privacy Policy</strong></a>, which explains how we handle and protect your personal information during the recruitment process.</h4></div>Find Jobs in United Kingdom on Arbeitnow
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