Sales Team Lead (Thai language)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global platform for student accommodation seeks a 'Team Lead – South East Asian Market'. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales leadership skills and a deep understanding of the student journey from Southeast Asia. This role involves managing a dynamic sales team, setting targets, and building partnerships to drive growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Collaborative and multicultural work environment

Opportunities for career development and international exposure

Impact the lives of thousands of students

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in sales or business development, particularly in international education, real estate, or travel.
• Experience leading teams, especially in South Asian and Southeast Asian markets.
• Strong communication skills in English and another South Asian language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a sales team focused on Southeast Asian markets.
• Engage potential property managers and landlords.
• Convert leads into bookings and achieve sales targets.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Customer service

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

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Job Title: Team Lead – South East Asian Market: THAI SPEAKER

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. 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:

We are seeking a Thai-speaking professional with strong experience in sales and marketing, ideally at a managerial or team leader level.

This role demands a combination of excellent communication skills, strong research and analytical capabilities, critical thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a multicultural setting. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and proactive, with the capacity to balance long-term strategic goals with agile, day-to-day execution. At our core, we embrace the mindset: 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, and Vietnam.
• 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 (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
• Mid-Senior level
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