Area Sales Executive

Area Sales Executive

Full-Time On-site
Unite Group plc

Team sales capability, consistency and performance

Help every team perform at its best.

We are looking for a commercially minded Sales Performance Executive who will improve sales capability and consistency across our student accommodation teams. Rather than focusing only on an individual pipeline, you will work alongside colleagues to strengthen follow-up, viewings, objection handling, rebooking and conversion across multiple properties.

Our sales cycle is human. Behind every enquiry is a student with ambitions, anxieties and choices to make. You will help teams combine pace and commercial focus with care and trust, so every student receives a consistent and confident experience.

Your success will be measured by the improvement you enable across the team, not just the bookings you personally deliver.

Your impact

  • Working alongside property and city teams to identify where sales performance can improve and turning insight into practical action.
  • Coaching colleagues through live enquiries, follow-up, viewings, objection handling and closing conversations.
  • Building confidence and capability through side-by-side support, feedback, role play and sharing good practice.
  • Helping teams maintain disciplined CRM usage, clear pipelines and timely follow-up across multiple properties.
  • Supporting local activity that creates leads, including open days, student fairs, events and digital channels.
  • Improving rebooking and retention activity by helping teams plan and deliver effective resident engagement.
  • Using performance data, customer insight and competitor activity to identify gaps, priorities and opportunities.
  • Creating consistency across teams while adapting support to different property, market and customer needs.
  • Stepping into direct sales activity where needed, particularly during peak periods or where additional support will unlock results.
  • Recognising progress, reinforcing strong behaviours and helping teams sustain improvements over time.

Teams are more confident, consistent and commercially focused. Enquiries are followed up quickly, viewings convert more effectively, CRM standards improve, and successful approaches are shared rather than held by one person.

Why it's great to work with US!

In this values‑led organisation, you will do work that makes a difference, helping to shape welcoming, vibrant communities where students can thrive. Whether this is your first step or your next one, we'll help you build skills, confidence and a career you're proud of.

We Believe That Everyone Thrives When They Are Able To Bring The Best Version Of Themselves To Work. So, Alongside a Competitive Salary, We've Built a Culture And a Reward Package To Support You In Bringing Your Full, Authentic Self To Work, Including

  • A performance-related bonus paid twice a year
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days
  • A generous pension scheme where contributions range between 4% and 11% depending on how much you save
  • Life assurance worth 4 times your salary
  • Share save scheme giving you access to purchase Unite Group shares at a discounted rate
  • Enhanced Family Leave policies
  • Medicash (Health Cash Plan)
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • One free volunteering day each year
  • Retail and hospitality discounts

Alongside these benefits, you'll also have access to learning and development programmes designed to support your growth and career progression.

If you're expecting ordinary, think again.

We're US, we're different – and we're proud of it.

Area Sales Executive employer: Unite Group plc

Unite Students is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the digital landscape. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have access to cutting-edge technology and the opportunity to lead transformative projects in a supportive environment. Located in a vibrant city, we offer competitive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance, making it an ideal place for talented professionals to thrive.

Unite Group plc

Contact Details:

Unite Group plc Recruitment Team