Sales Executive

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

Job summary

A student accommodation provider in Sheffield is seeking a dynamic Sales Executive to drive occupancy and deliver exceptional customer experiences. The successful candidate will leverage their sales experience to convert leads into signed deals and foster strong relationships with students. This role demands energy, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to thrive in a competitive environment, all while providing support in a transitional phase for students. The position offers a fixed-term contract with a competitive salary plus commission.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in relevant sectors.
• Ability to solve objections and close deals.
• Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Drive new leads and enquiries through outreach.
• Convert enquiries into viewings and bookings.
• Deliver compelling tours for prospective students.
• Handle objections confidently and empathetically.
• Achieve occupancy and revenue targets.

Skills

Proven sales experience (B2B or B2C)

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organized and proactive

Customer-focused

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: Sheffield

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, & 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