The Sales Executive (French speaking) will manage inbound sales pipelines, respond to enquiries, qualify leads, and develop outbound sales strategies. They will collaborate with teams to onboard new clients and maintain a high conversion rate from prospects to signed agreements.
About Houst 🏠
We’re Houst: a professional management service for properties. Our mission is to make hosting hassle-free by using technology to disrupt the short-term accommodation sector. Since launching in 2015, we’ve partnered with thousands of happy hosts, helping them generate significant earnings.
Today, Houst operates in over 20 cities globally, from Auckland to Lisbon, with even more growth on the horizon. From holidaymakers to full-time landlords, host happiness is at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role
We’re looking for a driven and enthusiastic Sales Executive (French speaking) to join our team. You’ll play a vital role in growing our client base by handling inbound leads and developing outbound opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to make an impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Efficiently manage and grow your inbound sales pipeline.
- Respond promptly to enquiries from prospective clients.
- Qualify leads and pitch Houst’s services via calls and emails.
- Maintain a high conversion rate from initial contact to signed agreement.
- Develop your own outbound sales flow, including cold-calling prospects.
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new clients.
- Proficient in both written and spoken French and English.
- Proven experience in inbound and outbound sales, ideally in a startup or SaaS environment.
- Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal).
- Naturally competitive and results-driven.
- Excited about using technology to transform the property industry.
- Prior experience in sales or a client-facing role (required).
- Familiarity with Close (CRM) is a plus.
- Experience in the property industry is advantageous but not essential.
- Willingness to work occasional Saturday mornings (as part of a team rota).
🎁 Benefits
- 25 days holiday
- Hybrid working (3 days in London HQ, 2 days WFH)
- An extra day off for your birthday - because who wants to work on their birthday?
- Employee discounts – at heaps of restaurants, shops, gym memberships, cinema tickets and more
- Pawternity - We encourage proud parents of new pets to work from home to help their new member settle in
- Pension - We provide a pension scheme for all permanent employees
- MacBook - for business use
Houst London, England Office
14 St John's Square, London, United Kingdom, EC1M 4NL
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