Student Housing Sales & Marketing Lead (6-Month Contract)

Staff Connection - Hospitality Recruitment and Executive Search; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Part time

Job summary

Staff Connection - Hospitality Recruitment and Executive Search in Stellenbosch seeks a Sales & Marketing Lead for a 6-month contract to drive campaigns, convert leads to applications and manage occupancy targets across a property portfolio.

The role requires a diploma or degree in Sales/Marketing or related field and 5+ years’ experience, with strong project leadership, pipeline management and reporting. A valid SA driver's licence and own vehicle are essential; SA citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Management, Communications or related field.
• At least 5 years’ relevant sales and marketing experience.
• Experience leading projects, workstreams or cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong pipeline management and lead conversion skills.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, presentation and written communication abilities.
• Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle.
• South African citizenship is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and marketing initiatives to achieve occupancy and conversion targets.
• Manage the lead pipeline and oversee the journey from enquiry to application and confirmed placement.
• Coordinate marketing campaigns, agencies, suppliers and internal teams to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
• Lead projects and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to keep key initiatives moving.
• Support the onboarding of new residences and the integration of acquired properties where required.
• Monitor performance, analyse results and prepare reports and presentations to track progress.
• Build relationships with schools, universities, student stakeholders and relevant industry partners.
• Travel between residences, campuses, events and stakeholder sites as needed.

Skills

Pipeline management

Lead conversion

Project leadership

Numerical analysis

Presentation skills

Written communication

Driver's license

SA citizenship

Education

Diploma or degree in Sales/Marketing/Business/Communications

Job description

Staff Connection - Hospitality Recruitment and Executive Search in Stellenbosch seeks a Sales & Marketing Lead for a 6-month contract to drive campaigns, convert leads to applications and manage occupancy targets across a property portfolio.

The role requires a diploma or degree in Sales/Marketing or related field and 5+ years’ experience, with strong project leadership, pipeline management and reporting. A valid SA driver's licence and own vehicle are essential; SA citizenship is required.