Sales Executive
Posted 4 hours 21 minutes ago by Unite Foundation
In the region of £30,000 per annum + commission (OTE)
For sales professionals who create opportunities. Lead with heart. Sell with confidence. Deliver exceptional experiences.
Location: Bristol and Cardiff (travel will be covered based on location)
Contract Type: 12 months Fix Term Contract
Working pattern: 5 days out of 7 to include weekends - hours dependent on local needs
Salary: In the region of £30,000 per annum + commission (OTE)
Join a business that helps students take their next big step - and shape yours at the same time. We're looking for a high-energy, commercially minded Sales Executive to drive occupancy across our student accommodation. If you love converting interest into signed deals, thrive in a target environment, and enjoy meeting new people every day, this is for you.
Our sales cycle is human. Behind every enquiry is a student with ambitions, anxieties and choices to make. We sell more than rooms; we sell belonging, community and possibility. That requires pace and commercial focus but also care and trust.
What you'll be doing- Driving new leads and enquiries through proactive outreach (open days, student fairs, events & digital channels)
- Converting enquiries into viewings, and viewings into bookings
- Delivering compelling tours that help students feel at home before they've even moved in
- Handling objections with confidence and empathy
- Encouraging existing residents to rebook for next year through tailored offers and events
- Keeping a tight sales pipeline: fast follow-up, disciplined CRM usage, and strong closing conversations
- Achieving occupancy and revenue targets across multiple properties
- Staying sharp on competitor activity, pricing and market trends
- Win in a competitive market by staying sharp on pricing & offers
- Has proven sales experience (B2B or B2C): recruitment sales, mobile/tech, hospitality, property or business development
- Hungry for targets, recognition and commission
- Thrives in a sales buzz with seasonal peaks
- Competitive but always values led and customer focused
- Loves solving objections and closing conversations
- Has strong communication and negotiation skills
- Enjoys meeting people and building relationships
- Is organised, proactive and self motivated