Sales and Events Manager - Leeds and Liverpool

Sales and Events Manager - Leeds and Liverpool

IconInc offers a new level of luxury student accommodation in Leeds and Liverpool. We have reinvented student living and are proud winners of the Yorkshire Property Award and The Northern Design award. As part of The Parklane Group, there will be excellent development and progression opportunities for the right candidate.

We are currently looking for a target driven, organised and ambitious sales manager looking to take the next step in their career. Working between Leeds and Liverpool, the right candidate will be self-motivated, proactive and have a proven track record of over achieving.

The role:

• Responsible for generating and converting sales across 3 luxury student accommodation developments.
• Work to several KPI’s, such as leads, calls, appointments, sales, referrals & renewals, in addition to conversion rates.
• Work with third parties such as the Universities and societies to seize opportunities to access our target market.
• Manage relationships with agents – both UK and International to help increase leads and conversions.
• Train other members of the IconInc team how to effectively manage sales calls and deliver the perfect show-around.
• Come up with exciting events ideas that will create a real community within each development.
• Liaise with the wider team to implement the events plan for residents.
• Encourage tenants to use social media during events.
• Create and host events for non-residents to deliver a taste of life at IconInc.
• Recruit and liaise with student ambassadors to drive authentic content.
• Assist the Content and Social Media Managers with news and updates.
• Produce monthly reports relating to sales & events activity.

What we are looking for:

• Previous sales experience essential.
• Experience of leading events would be advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal skills (both face to face and over the phone)
• A real can-do attitude and desire to succeed.
• Very organised, articulate and an ability to multi-task.