Sales Manager

Gedu Services Private Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ESAW Premium Student Living in Dubai is seeking a Sales Manager to drive occupancy and revenue for its student residences. The role is on-site in Dubai and requires building relationships with universities, recruitment partners, and agents, while managing the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract signing.

You will mentor the sales team, monitor market trends, coordinate with marketing and operations, and represent ESAW at events to strengthen brand visibility.

Qualifications

• Experience leading sales strategies in real estate, hospitality, or student housing.
• Proven ability to generate leads, manage pipelines and close deals.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for diverse, international audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to drive occupancy and revenue for ESAW residences.
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, recruitment partners, and agents.
• Lead presentations, tours, and negotiations through the full sales cycle.
• Monitor market trends and provide forecasts to marketing and operations.
• Represent ESAW at events and fairs to boost brand visibility.

Skills

Proven sales management experience

Lead generation

Relationship building withUniversities

Negotiation and closing deals

Presentation and public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

CRM tools

Sales reporting

Data analysis

Job description

About Us

ESAW Premium Student Living provides professionally managed student accommodation in Dubai offering safe and welcoming communities for international students The company is inspired by hospitality standards focusing on service and wellbeing rather than basic housing ESAW combines spacious residences with exceptional service and tailored support to deliver a premium living experience Its approach is trusted by students parents universities and recruitment partners who value quality security and a sense of belonging ESAW s mission is to help students live belong grow and thrive during their academic journey

Role Description

The Sales Manager is a full-time on-site role based in Dubai responsible for driving occupancy and revenue for ESAW s student residences The role includes developing and executing sales strategies building and maintaining relationships with universities recruitment partners and agents and managing a pipeline of prospective residents The Sales Manager will conduct presentations property tours and negotiations and oversee the entire sales cycle from lead generation to contract signing Daily tasks include monitoring market trends preparing sales reports and forecasts coordinating with marketing and operations teams and ensuring a consistent high-quality experience for prospective and current residents The role also involves mentoring sales staff optimizing processes and representing ESAW at events and fairs to strengthen brand visibility Proven sales management experience in real estate, hospitality, student housing, or a related sector, with strong skills in lead generation, pipeline management, and closing deals.Demonstrated ability in relationship building and account management, particularly with universities, agents, and international recruitment partners.Experience in developing and executing sales strategies, using data and market insights to achieve occupancy and revenue targets.Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and international student audiences.Comfort with CRM tools, sales reporting, and basic data analysis to track performance and inform decision-making.High level of customer service orientation, with a focus on student wellbeing, satisfaction, and long-term retention.Ability to work on-site in Dubai, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and adapt to a fast-paced, multicultural environment.Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field; relevant professional certifications are an advantage.Fluency in English required; additional languages commonly spoken by international students are beneficial.Previous experience in international education, student recruitment, or premium accommodation services is a plus.