Sales and Marketing Lead for Student Property Portfolio in Stellenbosch
Staff Connection · Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Overview
A six month contract for a commercially minded Sales and Marketing Lead to drive campaigns and convert leads for a student focused property portfolio in Stellenbosch. You will manage the lead pipeline from enquiry to confirmed placement, coordinate campaigns and build relationships with universities and student stakeholders. Ideal for someone with solid sales and marketing experience who enjoys a fast moving environment and wants to make a real impact on occupancy targets.
About the role
This role puts you at the centre of sales and marketing for a property portfolio in Stellenbosch, with a strong focus on the student accommodation market. You will be responsible for turning enquiries into confirmed placements while keeping campaigns on track and within budget.
What you will be doing day to day:
- Driving sales and marketing initiatives to hit occupancy and conversion targets
- Managing the lead pipeline and overseeing the journey from first enquiry to application and placement
- Coordinating marketing campaigns with agencies, suppliers and internal teams to ensure delivery on time and within budget
- Leading projects and working with multiple stakeholders to keep key initiatives moving
- Supporting the onboarding of new residences and integration of acquired properties
- Monitoring performance, analysing results and preparing reports and presentations
- Building relationships with schools, universities, student stakeholders and industry partners
- Travelling between residences, campuses and events as needed
Please note: This is a six month contract position. Only South African citizens with their own vehicle will be considered. Apply with your CV.
Requirements
- A relevant diploma or degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Management, Communications or a related field
- At least 5 years of relevant sales and marketing experience with a proven track record in targets, campaigns, stakeholder management and reporting
- Experience leading projects, workstreams or cross functional initiatives
- Strong pipeline management and lead conversion skills
- Excellent numerical, analytical, presentation and written communication abilities
- A valid driver's licence and your own vehicle
- South African citizenship is essential
- Advantageous: experience in student accommodation, higher education, hospitality or property, plus exposure to CRM systems, digital marketing or marketing analytics
Responsibilities
- Drive sales and marketing initiatives to achieve occupancy and conversion targets
- Manage the lead pipeline and oversee the journey from enquiry to application and confirmed placement
- Coordinate marketing campaigns, agencies, suppliers and internal teams to ensure delivery on time and within budget
- Lead projects and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to keep key initiatives moving
- Support the onboarding of new residences and the integration of acquired properties where required
- Monitor performance, analyse results and prepare reports and presentations to track progress
- Build relationships with schools, universities, student stakeholders and relevant industry partners
- Travel between residences, campuses, events and stakeholder sites as needed
Job details
- Organisation
- Staff Connection
- Location
- Stellenbosch, Western Cape
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Lead (5+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Sales & Business Dev
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This six month contract is a great chance to show what you can do in a student focused property environment. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your sales targets, campaign results and how you have managed a lead pipeline. Highlight any experience with CRM systems or digital marketing, as well as any exposure to student accommodation or higher education. Since you will travel between campuses and residences, mention your own vehicle and valid driver's licence upfront. In an interview, be ready to talk about how you convert enquiries into confirmed placements and how you coordinate multiple stakeholders to keep campaigns on track. Show that you are proactive and commercially minded, and you will stand out.
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