Sales Executive

Unite Foundation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading student accommodation company is seeking a high-energy Sales Executive in London to drive occupancy and deliver exceptional experiences. Responsibilities include generating leads, converting interest into bookings, and providing personalized tours to students. The ideal candidate will have a background in sales, strong communication skills, and a customer-focused mindset. Join us in making a difference while achieving your professional goals.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in recruitment, mobile technology, hospitality, or property.
• Sales-driven with a competitive but customer-focused approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Proven sales experience (B2B or B2C)

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Customer-focused mindset

Ability to solve objections

Organized and proactive

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: London South & East

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