Sales Team Leader

uhomes.com; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

uhomes.com is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead sales operations and drive growth. The role focuses on sales leadership, hitting revenue targets, mentoring the team, and ensuring exceptional customer experience across the sales journey.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in sales/business development, with prior experience in student housing, real estate, EdTech, or international education, and a strong track record of targets and team performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in sales/business development with proven team management.
• Prior experience in student accommodation, property leasing, real estate, EdTech, or international education 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets.
• Drive growth by identifying new opportunities, improving conversions, and optimizing sales processes.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitors to identify opportunities.
• Manage forecasts, targets, and performance reports for reviews.
• Lead, mentor, and coach the sales team to achieve objectives and development.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and development of sales team members.
• Monitor the sales funnel, lead management, and CRM activities to ensure timely closures.
• Maintain relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders; coordinate with internal teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

CRM

Sales reporting

Analytical

Team management

Client relationship

Target-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Tools

CRM software

Sales dashboards

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.

Skills: revenue,sales,customer,leadership,communication,management