Responsible for increasing and developing online/direct sales portfolio.
We are Hosts International, the leading accommodation provider for overseas students/interns in twenty UK towns and cities. The majority of our sales are generated via partnership agreements however we are looking to expand direct student sales via online sources and increasing the number of direct students booked into our homestay accommodation across the UK.
We are seeking a Direct Sales Officer to promote and convert our direct sales enquiries from international students, interns or visitors to the UK seeking accommodation to firm bookings and sales.
The main tasks are converting leads from daily high volume enquiries received, by phone/email (seldom face to face), also generating leads via careful use and development of social media, following up on prospects, applying sales techniques, closing sales and offering after sales support.
Typically, you will work from 8.30am until 6.00pm from Monday to Friday and be office based, working with office packages and emails and in-house systems.
Your start basic salary would typically be around £18,000 to £20,000 a year depending on your experience or potential capability.
This would rise to give OTE of £25,000 to £35,000 a year with more experience and as you convert sales. There is no ceiling to what you can earn as the role offers a fixed commission per sale. In addition, a bonus scheme Kicks in when sales targets are met.
It’s a highly rewarding job, especially for a successful professional and your bottom line reflects that.
Please forward your CV for our consideration. We do not accept telephone applications and only reply to successful applicants.