Sales Executive

Unite Foundation; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A student accommodation provider is seeking a high-energy Sales Executive to drive occupancy in Cardiff and Bristol. This role requires proven sales experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage with students in a target-driven environment. Candidates will be responsible for outreach, converting inquiries, and achieving occupancy targets while fostering a sense of community and belonging. The position offers a competitive salary of around £30,000 per annum plus commission, with a fixed-term contract of 12 months.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience (B2B or B2C) in various fields.
• Hungry for targets, recognition, and commission.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive new leads and enquiries through outreach.
• Convert enquiries into viewings and bookings.
• Deliver tours that help students feel at home.
• Handle objections with confidence and empathy.
• Achieve occupancy and revenue targets.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Job description

In the region of £30,000 per annum + commission (OTE)

18-02-2026

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

What you`ll bring

• 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