Sales Executive

Unite Foundation; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A student accommodation company in Manchester is seeking a Sales Executive to drive occupancy and enhance student experiences. The ideal candidate excels in converting interest into signed deals and thrives in a target-driven sales environment. With a competitive compensation package expected around £30,000 plus commission, this role requires excellent communication and negotiation skills. Join a business where you can help students take their next big step while shaping your own career.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment sales, mobile/tech, hospitality, property or business development.
• Proven record of achieving sales targets and recognition.
• Ability to handle objections and close sales effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive new leads through proactive outreach.
• Convert enquiries into viewings and bookings.
• Deliver compelling tours for prospective residents.
• Maintain a disciplined CRM and sales pipeline.
• Achieve occupancy and revenue targets.
• Stay updated on competitor activity and market trends.

Skills

Proven sales experience (B2B or B2C)

Strong communication skills

Organised and proactive

Customer-focused

Negotiation 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: Manchester

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