Graduate Sales Executive

Houst; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is revolutionizing the property management industry. As a key player in the sales team, you will manage and grow an inbound sales pipeline, respond to client inquiries, and develop outbound sales strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage technology in a dynamic startup environment, ensuring client satisfaction and driving growth. Enjoy a hybrid working model, generous holiday allowance, and unique perks like 'pawternity' leave. If you're competitive, results-driven, and passionate about transforming the property sector, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Hybrid working (3 days in London HQ, 2 days WFH)

Extra day off for your birthday

Employee discounts

Pawternity

Pension scheme

MacBook for business use

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inbound and outbound sales, ideally in a startup or SaaS environment.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal).

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage and grow your inbound sales pipeline.
• Qualify leads and pitch Houst’s services via calls and emails.

Skills

Inbound Sales

Outbound Sales

Strong Communication Skills

Client-facing Experience

Technology Enthusiasm

Tools

Close (CRM)

Job description

We're Houst: A professional management service for properties. Our mission is to make hosting on websites hassle-free for everyone using technology to disrupt the short-term accommodation sector. We’ve grown fast. Since launching in 2015, we’ve partnered with thousands of happy hosts, helping them to make important earnings. The business has now expanded worldwide – we’re operating in over 20 cities globally, from Auckland to Lisbon, and there’s a lot more to come. From holidaymakers to full-time landlords, host happiness is central to everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Efficiently manage and grow your inbound sales pipeline.
2. Respond promptly to enquiries from prospective clients.
3. Qualify leads and pitch Houst’s services via calls and emails.
4. Maintain a high conversion rate from initial contact to signed agreement.
5. Develop your own outbound sales flow, including cold-calling prospects.
6. Collaborate with other teams to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new clients.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven experience in inbound and outbound sales, ideally in a startup or SaaS environment.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal).
• Naturally competitive and results-driven.
• Excited about using technology to transform the property industry.
• Prior experience in sales or a client-facing role (required).
• Familiarity with Close (CRM) is a plus.
• Experience in the property industry is advantageous but not essential.
• Willingness to work occasional Saturday mornings (as part of a team rota).

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working (3 days in London HQ, 2 days WFH)
• An extra day off for your birthday - because who wants to work on their birthday?
• Employee discounts – at heaps of restaurants, shops, gym memberships, cinema tickets and more
• Pawternity - We encourage proud parents of new pets to work from home to help their new member settle in
• Pension - We provide a pension scheme for all permanent employees
• MacBook - for business use