Sales Advisor

Job description

Student.com is the world’s leading marketplace for international student housing, helping students find their perfect home abroad. With over 800,000 beds in more than 400 cities and in close proximity to 1,000 universities, we offer the best choice of quality housing options. We took bookings from students in over 120 countries last year.

The International Sales & Customer Service team is growing and we are now looking for more talented people who are passionate about helping students find suitable accommodation abroad (perhaps you have been there yourself), love travel and will be able to provide guidance and reassurance to our students.

This is NOT a cold calling role. All of our customer enquiries and contacts are driven from our partners or customers leaving their details on our website: www.student.com. No hard selling is involved, we build trust with our customers and provide value by offering the best accommodation option based on their needs.

This is a Fixed Term Contract until the end of September, to cover our peak season of students wanting to book accommodation around the world. There are excellent prospects for the right candidate to convert this opportunity into a full time contract. This is a growing team which can offer an excellent and accelerated career path for customer focussed, driven and ambitious individuals. In addition, we offer excellent benefits including full training and development.

Our London office is located within easy reach of major public transport links, overlooking The National Gallery and Trafalgar Square. Student.com is a fun and vibrant international company. We have created a fantastic work environment with a fully stocked breakfast, coffee and snack bar, ample work and breakout areas, as well as an amazing team.

Responsibilities

- Answer inbound calls, emails and live chat messages from students
- Answer student’s presale general questions and sales leads about accommodation type, bed size, facility, properties, booking process, room availabilities, etc.
- Manage a quality booking experience through transaction types including but not limited to Salesforce, Email and/or QQ, with students and parents;
- Collect student profile and demand information, qualify students and direct sales leads to Booking Consultants
- Sell additional services where there’s a proper potential needs

Candidate profile

Ability to build rapport, handle objections and close sales in English. Another language would be a bonus.
Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
Ability to use multiple customer contact and online systems. Knowledge of Salesforce desired but not essential.
Excellent team player who contributes ideas for the success of the team.
Ability to manage different tasks at the same time.
Quick to learn and apply knowledge.
Flexible with regards to shift patterns and working hours.
Full training provided.
Currently based in London and able to work in central London.

Desired profile

REQUIREMENTS

Essential skills and experience

Ability to speak, read, and write in English
Consultative selling techniques

Bachelor degree or relevant work experience