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Job summary

Uhomes is seeking a dynamic Team Lead for the South Asian Market to oversee sales operations in London. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a deep understanding of the international student journey, and the ability to lead a diverse team. This role involves driving growth and ensuring exceptional customer service while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Collaborative and multicultural work environment

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

Minimum of 3–5 years in sales or business development.
Experience in South Asian and Southeast Asian markets preferred.
At least 3 years in a team lead or managerial role.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of sales consultants.
Engage potential property managers and landlords.
Analyze customer insights and market trends.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

CRM systems

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Job Title: Team Lead – Thai or Vietnamese

Location: Central London

Department: Sales & Marketing, Business Development

Type: Full-time

About Us:

Uhomes is a leading global platform for student accommodation, dedicated to providing high-quality accommodation services for tenants for international students. Founded in 2015 by experienced professionals from the real estate and technology sectors, Uhomes offers a streamlined and user-friendly approach to student housing. Our headquarters is located in China, with corporate offices in New York, London, Boston, and Taiwan.

Backed by prominent investors, including New Oriental, LeoGroup, and TransLink Capital, Uhomes has successfully raised approximately $35 million in funding.

About the Role:

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the regional culture and work environment, and be able to communicate effectively across teams based in countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, or Indonesia. Fluency in languages like Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese (French optional) is highly preferred, along with strong English proficiency. Prior leadership experience and the ability to work across diverse teams are essential.

This position requires a blend of exceptional communication skills, in-depth research and analytical abilities, critical thinking, and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in a multicultural environment. The ideal candidate should be highly adaptable, capable of balancing long-term strategic initiatives with rapid tactical actions. We embrace the philosophy of "Improvise, Adapt, Overcome.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead initiatives, becoming a city expert and training team members.

- Identify and engage potential property managers and landlords in the target market, establishing partnerships with them.

- Convert prospects and leads into bookings to meet targeted leasing objectives.

- Plan and organize daily activities to optimize time management and achieve booking targets.

- Manage the onboarding process for clients while maintaining an active sales pipeline.

- Analyze customer insights, consumer trends, market analysis, and marketing best practices to develop effective strategies.

- Foster relationships with both new and existing clients using customer relationship management (CRM) software.

- Address objections and provide excellent after-sales service.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Team Lead for the South Asian Market to oversee our sales operations and team performance across the region. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the international student journey from South Asia and Southeast Asia and will lead the team in driving growth, conversions, and delivering outstanding customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of sales consultants focused on the South Asian and Southeast Asian markets.
Set clear team targets and KPIs aligned with the company’s goals.
Monitor daily performance and ensure the team meets its conversion targets.
Guide students from initial inquiry to booking, ensuring a high standard of customer service.
Collaborate with the marketing team to align campaigns with regional preferences, seasonal trends, and market needs.
Build and maintain relationships with student groups, education agents, and institutions in the South Asian and Southeast Asian regions, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal.
Provide valuable market insights and feedback to help shape product offerings and strategic decisions.
Conduct regular training and coaching sessions to upskill the team.
Report performance updates and pipeline status to management.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferred in Business, Marketing, or related field).
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a sales or business development role, preferably in international education, real estate, or the travel sectors.
Proven experience working in or with the South Asian and Southeast Asian markets is preferred for success in this role.
At least 3 year of experience in a team lead or managerial role.
Strong understanding of the student journey from South Asian and Southeast Asian countries (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; knowledge of Hindi or other South Asian languages is a plus.
Proven track record in driving sales growth and leading high-performing teams.
A customer-first mindset with a passion for helping students.
Comfortable using CRM systems, sales dashboards, and performance tracking tools.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
A collaborative and multicultural work environment
Opportunities for career development and international exposure
The chance to impact the lives of thousands of students

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Real Estate and Real Estate and Equipment Rental Services

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