Sales & Marketing Assistant

Work with us at one our client's newest luxury student accommodation sites! If you have excellent rapport building skills and have an interest in Sales and Marketing this could be just the place for you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast paced and exciting industry. You will be responsible for promoting this stylish new building and networking with local students to achieve 100% occupancy. It is a beautiful, modern and vibrant site that offers impressive facilities including onsite parking.

Working alongside the Sales & Marketing Manager you will be responsible for the following duties:

Key Tasks

• Conducting tours and viewings of the property
• Responding to all new enquiries through all mediums, including emails, online chat and phone calls ensuring that these are answered within a timely and professional manner
• Building and maintaining relationships with local universities and sending regular marketing materials and availability updates
• Conduct regular leaflet drops throughout the town and encourage visitors to the site
• Follow up on all interest and ensure that all sales opportunities are explored
• Engage with letting agents and international agents to secure bookings
• Process new applications within timescales given
• Undertaking regular inspections of the show flat and ensure this is set up according to standard
• Attend student university fairs and open days when necessary
• Keep up to date with room prices and special offers to provide accurate information to potential residents.
• Ensuring there is always enough marketing material onsite.
• Supporting with the creation and maintenance of Social media channels
  Work closely with the marketing team to ensure that the target audience is being reached
• Keep up to date with competitor activities
• You will have use of the company branded minibus, this will be used to drive around the local area to assist with building awareness and creating a presence in the local area.

Knowledge and Skills

• A friendly and welcoming approach and the ability to cooperate well with all students and clients in a professional, respectful and friendly manner.
• Excellent rapport building abilities
• Sales focussed and highly proactive approach
• High standards of dress and presentation.
• Ability to remain calm during difficult situations or in a very busy environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a pleasant telephone manner.
• Good administrative skills and the ability to use emails, social media and various systems.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude with a strong focus on customer service.