Inside Sales Associate
Pune
About uhomes.com uhomes.com is a global student accommodation platform that helps international students find and book safe, verified, and convenient housing near universities across different countries. Founded in 2015, uhomes.com provides a wide range of student accommodation options across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Asia. We are looking for **Sales Consultants with 2--6 months of experience in the same or closely related industry** , particularly candidates who have worked in **student accommodation, overseas education, study abroad, international student services, education consulting, or related sectors**. If you already understand the international student journey and enjoy helping students find the right accommodation while working in a target-driven sales environment, this could be the right opportunity for you. **Key Responsibilities:** * Identify and generate new sales opportunities through calls, meetings, follow-ups, and other outreach channels. * Connect with international students and understand their accommodation requirements, preferences, and budgets. * Recommend suitable student accommodation options based on individual customer needs. * Guide customers through the booking journey and effectively communicate product features, benefits, pricing, and availability. * Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to ensure a positive experience and high customer satisfaction. * Follow up consistently with leads and prospective customers to convert opportunities into successful bookings. * Achieve assigned monthly and quarterly sales targets and contribute to overall team performance. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer information, lead status, and follow-up activities in the CRM system. * Coordinate with internal teams to ensure a smooth booking, onboarding, and customer support experience. * Stay updated on student accommodation markets, university locations, competitor activities, and industry trends. * Handle customer queries professionally and resolve concerns while maintaining a strong focus on conversion and customer experience. **Required Skills \& Qualifications:** * **2--6 months of experience in the student accommodation or a closely related industry is preferred.** * Candidates with experience in **Study Abroad, Overseas Education, Education Consulting, International Student Services, Student Accommodation, or related sectors** are encouraged to apply. * Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field is preferred. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. * Ability to understand customer requirements and recommend suitable solutions. * Strong sales orientation with the ability to follow up, negotiate, and close opportunities. * Target-driven, proactive, and self-motivated approach. * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international, and customer-focused environment. * Basic proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools is an added advantage. **What We're Looking For:** We are specifically looking for candidates who have **recent hands-on experience working in the same or a closely related industry for around 2--6 months** and already have a basic understanding of the **international student, overseas education, or student accommodation ecosystem**. **Industry experience is highly preferred over generic sales experience.**