Sales Executive (PBSA/BTR)

# Sales Executive (PBSA/BTR) Sales Sales Executive (PBSA/BTR)Sheffield City Centre (office-based and hybrid) Salary: £24,250 + commission (OTE £35,000) We're expanding into the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and Build-to-Rent (BTR) sectors and we're looking for a confident, ambitious individual to help drive the success of our brand-new rental advertising product. Reporting directly to our Head of New Business (PBSA/BTR), you'll be instrumental in shaping this exciting new venture from the ground up. This is a high-impact, fast-paced role focused on converting red-hot student enquiries into confirmed bookings. You'll be the friendly, knowledgeable voice guiding students through their accommodation journey, ensuring a smooth and positive experience from first contact to final booking. Alongside managing student enquiries, you'll also play a key role in maintaining accurate and compliant property listings for PBSA and BTR operators nationwide. You'll upload new properties for non-automated feeds and ensure all listing information is current, correct, and fully platform-compliant, helping students find their perfect home with confidence. With no cold calling involved, your focus will be on meaningful, high-volume follow-ups with students who have already expressed interest, working closely with operators and internal teams to deliver exceptional results and a seamless user experience. Key responsibilities: Student sales and conversion + Follow up promptly on student enquiries for PBSA/BTR properties, building rapport and guiding them through the booking process. + Handle a high volume of daily calls (up to 100/day during peak season) with confidence and professionalism. + Become a trusted point of contact for students, providing accurate property information and supporting them through operator-specific booking procedures. + Collaborate with PBSA/BTR operators to ensure smooth handovers and accurate bookings. + Occasional visits to PBSA/BTR sites and operators around the UK to deepen product knowledge and enhance sales effectiveness. Listing and data management + Maintain accurate and compliant property listings for PBSA and BTR operators nationwide. + Upload new properties for non-automated feeds and ensure all listing information is current and platform compliant. Operational excellence + Use Salesforce and other CRM tools to manage leads, workflows, and partner integrations efficiently. + Troubleshoot issues quickly and effectively to maintain smooth operations. + Support internal teams with reporting, data validation, and ad hoc business support tasks. Skills and experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a sales role, ideally within a tech or SaaS environment. Proven ability to manage high call volumes and convert leads into bookings. Natural rapport builder with strong influencing and closing skills. Resilient and confident in handling rejection and maintaining motivation. Experience in the student accommodation market is highly desirable. Proficient in Salesforce and other CRM systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated and collaborative team player.At UniHomes, we're on a mission to transform the entire student rental experience across the UK. As the market-leading student accommodation advertising platform and utility management service provider, we make finding and securing all-inclusive student accommodation simple, seamless, and stress-free. We're not just another platform. UniHomes is developing innovative technology to deliver one go-to destination that supports the entire student rental journey. With an unwavering focus on our students, partner letting agents, operators and suppliers, we continually evolve and enhance our products and services to exceed expectations, while tackling market complexity with ease and transparency. Since launching in 2015, we've experienced rapid growth. Today, we operate in 60+ cities, partner with 1,000+ agents and operators, and are backed by Macquarie Capital and LDC. Our success has been recognised with accolades from EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50, The Negotiator Awards, and Great Place to Work certification. Our 140+ strong team is based in the heart of Sheffield City Centre, where we're driving innovation, expanding into new markets, and fostering a culture built on collaboration, creativity, and growth. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and help redefine how students find their perfect home, now is the time to join UniHomes. Be part of a team that's opening new doors to better experiences, brighter ideas, and stress-free living. We are a team driven and united by our core values: Lead the Way In it Together Customers Matter Keep it Simple Rise Above Challenges Make it Happen With people and culture at the heart of our organisation, we are continually enhancing our employee offer and culture. We are incredibly proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work (GPTW) and an accredited Living Wage employer - all our employees earn a fair living wage above the government minimum wage.Working in our stunning new office at New Era Square in the centre of Sheffield, you will get complimentary breakfast, hot & cold drinks, snacks, pool table, holidays, length of service days, voluntary day, enhanced pension scheme, pension salary sacrifice scheme, healthcare scheme, Employee Assistant Programme, sick pay, enhanced maternity & paternity pay, career progression, a commitment to personal and professional development, employee of the month award, refer a friend scheme, staff discounts, mental health and financial support, and company social events.At UniHomes we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and which values individuals for their unique perspectives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to make the recruitment process more accessible to you. We do not accept CV submissions from recruitment agencies. Direct applications from individual candidates are encouraged. Thank you for your understanding. Salary Salary: £24,250 - £35,000Type Full TimeLocation Sheffield This site requires JavaScript to be enabled. JavaScript is used on this site to improve user experience and enable functionality without JavaScript this site wont work as required Once JavaScript is enabled, this message will be removed.