Job Specifications
Sheffield City Centre (office-based and hybrid)
Salary: £24,250 + commission (OTE £35,000)
Are you a proactive and persuasive Sales Executive ready to play a pivotal role in UniHomes’ next big chapter?
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
About us:
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
What do you get when you work here?
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About the Company
We make finding the perfect student home a whole lot simpler.
Founded in 2015, UniHomes.co.uk provide a trusted platform for students to find university accommodation with one unique twist; the price of every property on UniHomes includes utility bills. This transparent approach to university accommodation means students can budget effectively and are safe in the knowledge that there are no additional or hidden costs within the rental price.
Born in Sheffield, UniHomes was created by both experienced property investors and...
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