Sales Team Lead - Student Housing

Uhomes; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

uhomes is a global student accommodation platform helping international students find housing near universities worldwide. We are seeking a Sales Manager to lead operations, drive growth and manage a high-performing team.

The role focuses on strategy, execution, customer experience, and revenue growth across our markets. The ideal candidate will have sales leadership experience, a track record of meeting targets, and familiarity with real estate or international education industries.

Qualifications

• Experience leading sales teams and driving revenue growth.
• Strong knowledge of CRM systems and sales reporting tools.
• Proven ability to manage the full sales cycle from lead to close.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze markets, optimize processes, and coach teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets.
• Drive growth by identifying opportunities, improving conversion rates, and optimizing sales processes.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage sales forecasts, targets, and performance reports for business reviews.
• Lead, motivate, and coach the sales team to meet objectives.
• Coordinate hiring, onboarding, and development of sales staff.
• Monitor the sales funnel, leads, and CRM activities; ensure timely follow-ups.

Skills

Sales leadership

CRM systems

Lead generation & conversion

Sales forecasting

Negotiation & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

uhomes.com is a global student accommodation platform that helps international students find and book housing near universities across different countries. Founded in 2015, the company provides verified student housing options in cities across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Asia.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and result-driven Sales Manager to lead our sales operations and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have strong sales leadership experience, a proven track record of achieving revenue targets, and preferably come from the student accommodation, property leasing, real estate, or international education industry.

The role involves managing sales performance, developing growth strategies, mentoring the sales team, and ensuring excellent customer experience throughout the sales journey.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Strategy Business Growth:

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets.
• Drive business growth by identifying new opportunities, improving conversion rates, and optimizing sales processes.
• Analyze market trends, customer requirements, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage sales forecasts, targets, and performance reports for business reviews.

Team Management Leadership:

• Lead, motivate, and manage the sales team to achieve individual and team objectives.
• Set performance goals, track progress, and provide regular coaching and feedback to team members.
• Conduct sales meetings, training sessions, and performance reviews to improve team productivity.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of sales team members.

Sales Operations Customer Management:

• Monitor the complete sales funnel, lead management process, and CRM activities.
• Ensure effective follow-ups, customer engagement, and timely closure of sales opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Handle escalations and ensure smooth coordination with internal teams for customer onboarding and support.

Reporting Process Improvement:

• Prepare sales reports, dashboards, and insights for senior management.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements to enhance sales efficiency.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to improve lead quality and revenue generation.

Required Skills Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in sales/business development, with proven team management experience.
• Prior experience in student accommodation, property leasing, real estate, EdTech, or international education industry is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of sales cycles, lead conversion, and customer acquisition strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve sales targets and manage high-performing teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in CRM systems and sales reporting tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Why Join Us:

• Lead and grow a high-performing sales team in a fast-growing international business environment.
• Gain exposure to the global student accommodation and property services industry.
• Drive business growth through strategic sales initiatives and innovative approaches.
• Work with diverse international teams and build strong professional networks.
• Competitive salary and benefits package with performance-based incentives.

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