Sales Lead
TLDR
Strategic player/manager guiding a global sales pipeline and empowering a small team of sales executives to consistently exceed targets.
We’re hiring an ambitious and strategic Sales Lead. This player/manager role sits at the heart of our commercial function, owning a global sales pipeline while also mentoring a small but mighty team of Sales Executives.
- Own the results of the global team - inside and outbound sales.
- Build and manage your own pipeline across international markets, from prospecting to closing.
- Consistently exceed individual revenue targets.
- Ensure your team of indise Sales Executives deliver on their own targets and goals.
- Coach and support your team of four Sales Executives through regular feedback, deal reviews, and mentoring.
- Identify and pursue high value opportunities, building relationships with key decision makers.
- Tailor proposals and presentations to meet each prospect's needs.
- Work closely with the Growth team to improve commercial performance and sales strategy.
- Represent Houst at exhibitions, networking events, and industry conferences.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline reporting.
Requirements
- A proven sales background with international market exposure.
- Experience managing a sales team, you're both a doer and a leader.
- Success in outbound prospecting, cold outreach, and closing deals.
- Commercially sharp with strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Strategic thinking, you know how to build and scale a sales pipeline.
- Comfortable navigating cultural nuances in global markets.
- Tech-savvy: experience with CRMs and sales enablement tools.
Role budget: £40,000 + uncapped bonus
Houst is a premier host management service that empowers homeowners to maximize their property value across platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com. We streamline every aspect of short-term letting—from marketing and guest communication to cleaning and pricing optimization—leveraging technology and data to make hosting effortless for thousands of clients around the globe.