Sales Manager (Student Accommodation)

Ready to lead a high-performing sales team and shape exceptional student living experiences?

We’re looking for an ambitious and driven Sales Manager to take ownership of performance across a dynamic student accommodation portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role where you’ll directly influence occupancy, revenue, and the customer journey—while building and developing a motivated sales team.

Location: Manchester

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum + Commission

The Opportunity

In this role, you’ll lead from the front—driving results, coaching talent, and ensuring every enquiry turns into an exceptional experience. You’ll play a key role in delivering commercial success while creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

Sales Performance & Delivery

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• Lead and inspire a team of Sales Executives to achieve ambitious targets
• Drive occupancy, revenue, and yield across the portfolio
• Monitor pipelines, lead management, and conversion rates
• Step in on complex enquiries and high-value opportunities
• Take ownership during peak trading periods and campaign launches

Team Leadership & Development

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• Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing team
• Set clear KPIs and conduct regular 1:1s and performance reviews
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training
• Foster a positive, accountable, and results-driven culture

Pipeline & CRM Management

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• Ensure strong discipline in CRM usage and data accuracy
• Track and optimise the full sales funnel—from enquiry to booking
• Deliver weekly insights and performance reports
• Identify trends and recommend improvements

Reporting & Forecasting

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• Support revenue and occupancy forecasting
• Highlight risks and opportunities early
• Use data to drive smarter decisions and better outcomes

Collaboration & Customer Experience

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• Work closely with operations and marketing teams
• Align sales activity with availability and campaigns
• Deliver a seamless, customer-first booking journey
• Handle escalations professionally and efficiently

What We’re Looking For

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• Proven experience in a sales leadership or senior sales role
• Track record of delivering against targets, revenue, or occupancy goals
• Experience managing or mentoring a team
• Strong understanding of sales pipelines and CRM systems
• Confidence using data to drive performance
• Highly organised with a process-driven mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Resilient, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment

Bonus Points For

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• Experience in student accommodation, hospitality, or property
• Financial awareness (forecasting, budgeting, performance tracking)
• Multilingual skills
• Exposure to regulated or operational environments

What Makes This Role Exciting?

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• Real ownership and impact on business performance
• Opportunity to shape and grow a high-performing team
• Fast-paced, energetic environment with clear goals
• A role where strategy meets execution—and results matter

Flexibility

This role requires flexibility, including evenings and weekends during peak student seasons.

If you’re a results-driven leader who thrives on performance, teamwork, and creating exceptional customer experiences—this could be your next big move.