Business Development Executive in Sheffield

About us: 

UniHomes is a leading student property search and comparison portal and shared utilities provider. We offer a cutting-edge utility management service, taking the hassle out of shared bills for students. We currently operate in over 50 university locations nationwide helping thousands of students find their Ideal properties. 

A progressive SME who is passionate about developing our technology and products to amplify the student rental market. We are scaling up our business and have doubled in size in the last six months. There is a continued growth trajectory with huge ambitions for the future making this is a very exciting time to join our team. 

The role:

Are you an ambitious property professional unsure of where to take your career next? Or perhaps you’re working in prop-tech sales and crave a new opportunity to propel your career and earnings to another level? If so, this incredible opportunity at UniHomes could be your perfect fit. Using your understanding and experience of the property sales and lettings landscape, you’ll be responsible for acquiring and onboarding new letting agents to our unique bills-included student portal that is taking the student lettings market by storm. In year one you will have some commission guaranteed while you build your pipeline and then in year 2 your on-target earnings could reach £40-50k. Uncapped commission means that the sky is the limit if you’re hungry for success.

We are looking for an ambitious, outgoing, resilient, and organised B2B Business Development Executive to make a big impact on our business growth. You will report to our Head of Sales and Senior Business Development Executive who will provide mentorship, training, and support to ensure you are flying high in no time. Our office is in central Sheffield where you will be based when you are not travelling to client visits around the UK. A driving licence and car that you can use for work are essential.

Package: £31,000 + car allowance/company car GUARANTEED in Y1. £40,000-£50,000 OTE (uncapped commission) + car allowance/company car from Y2 onwards. 

(Basic salary is £25k with 6k guaranteed in Y1. Y2 onwards you will be earning uncapped commission so expect to earn around £40,000-£50,000).

Key responsibilities:

• Handle the creation and development of your own leads and client base with ease. Build and nurture strong client relationships.
• Report and deliver KPIs to the SBDE and Head of Sales. 
• Support marketing and technology activities.
• Field sales – national.
• Maintain high standards of account data in our CRM (Salesforce).
• Maintain efficient and effective methods of working, ensuring company standards and processes are always followed.

Skills and experience:

• Minimum 2 years of Business Development or sales experience – we don't do rookies!
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written, with all members of the public.
• Ability to analyse market and industry trends to support lead generation. 
• Commercial awareness.
• Professional and courteous at all times with staff and clients. 
• Self-motivated and results driven.
• Ability to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent prioritising skills.
• Confidence and drive.
• Excellent listening and negotiation skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Microsoft Office proficient.

What do you get when you work here?

With people and culture at the heart of our organisation, we are continually enhancing our employee offer and culture.

Working in our stunning new office at New Era Square in the centre of Sheffield, you will get complimentary breakfast, hot & cold drinks, snacks, pool table, holidays, length of service days, voluntary day, healthcare scheme, Employee Assistant Programme, sick pay, enhanced maternity & paternity pay, career progression, a commitment to personal and professional development, employee of the month award, refer a friend scheme, staff discounts, mental health and financial support, and company social events. 

Salary: £31,000 + car allowance OR company car guaranteed in Y1 with OTE £40,000-£50,000 + car allowance OR company car from Y2 onwards.