Job Description

Our Story

At Unilife, we are more than a student accommodation provider, we are a community dedicated to creating the

Ultimate Student Living Experience

. Renowned for our high-quality service, we have built a reputation for exceeding expectations with students, parents, colleagues, and neighbours alike.

Guided by our five core values, we continue to grow while ensuring every resident feels truly at home.

Our Five Values:

Fans, Not Customers

- We turn service into wow moments.

Home with Heart

- We create a home away from home for students.

Together We Thrive

- We are at our best when we work as one.

Always Better

- We challenge ourselves to keep improving, every single day.

Lift as You Climb

- As we rise, we bring others with us.
As we expand, we are looking for a highly driven and passionate Sales Executive to join our team and support the Sales and Marketing Manager across our Southampton, Winchester, and Guildford properties.

Your Role

As a Sales Executive, you will be the first point of contact for students looking to make Unilife their home. You will manage inbound enquiries through our CRM, handling channels such as WhatsApp, phone, and email, as well as supporting global partners via platforms like WeChat.

Your goal will be simple yet powerful: respond with speed, enthusiasm, and precision to ensure every lead is converted into a happy Unilife resident.

Your Responsibilities

Engage with all inbound leads, responding within two hours during business hours. Build and nurture relationships with students, parents, and global partners. Represent Unilife confidently at housing fairs, open days, and events. Conduct property viewings, asking the right questions to ensure strong conversion rates Analyse sales data and contribute to weekly performance reports. Share creative ideas and fresh perspectives to help Unilife grow and thrive.

About You

We are looking for someone who is as ambitious and people focused as we are. To succeed, you will need:

A passion for sales, hospitality, and customer service, with 2+ years' sales experience. Familiarity with CRM systems and digital communication channels. Strong analytical skills with the ability to report accurately on performance. Excellent communication and networking skills. A full UK driving licence, enabling travel between properties.

Your Salary

Salary: 28,500 per year. Bonus: 10% performance based paid annually.

Our Expectations

Full time: Monday to Friday (08:30-17:00). Due to open days, housing fayres and events, you may be expected to work outside your working hours.

Your Benefits

We know that looking after our team is key to our success. When you join Unilife, you will enjoy:

28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Opportunities for professional development and training. Salary sacrifice and pension schemes. Regular team socials and events to celebrate our wins together. Mileage allowance for travel away from place of work.

Why Join us?

Be part of a growing company where your ideas and impact matter. Work within a supportive, values driven team culture. Gain exposure to international markets and diverse student communities. Play a key role in shaping unforgettable student experiences.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance
Application question(s):

Are you happy to frequently travel to Southampton, Winchester and Guildford?
Experience:

Sales: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 29/09/2025