Account Executive, EMEA

About StarRez

StarRez is the global leader in student housing software, providing innovative solutions for on and off-campus housing management, resident wellness and experience, and revenue generation. Trusted by 1,400+ clients across 25+ countries, StarRez supports more than 4 million beds annually with its user-friendly, all-in-one platform, delivering seamless experiences for students and administrators. With offices in the United States, Australia, the UK, and India, StarRez blends the robust capabilities of a global organization with the personalized care and service of a trusted partner.

The Role

StarRez is seeking a talented, passionate, smart, resourceful, highly motivated sales professional to support our momentum and expansion in the EMEA student accommodation & PBSA market. If you love sales and have a passion for the student property management market, from new lead generation to closure, we want to connect with you! We are searching for talented, tech-loving team players who want to positively impact millions of residents' lives.

In this role, you will be responsible for achieving new business revenue goals within assigned territory. From initial lead generation through product demonstration, relationship development, closure, and ongoing account management, you will have complete ownership of the planning and execution of new business.

Role Specifics

Work Location: Remote (UK)

Travel: 25% (The percentage of travel is an estimation and could vary based on business needs.)

Reporting Structure:  This role reports to the Director of Sales, New Business.

What You Will Own

Manage assigned EMEA territory to achieve new customer acquisitions

Account management of new customer acquisitions until they’ve completed implementation

Lead and manage tendering, RFP, and formal bid processes, including coordination with internal stakeholders to deliver competitive submissions

Outbound prospecting and market coverage via email, phone, social, and other mediums as required

Manage and develop prospect and existing account pipeline from initial lead to deal closure

Provide market insight and customer requirements to better position existing solutions both online and in person

Provide feedback for new product development and future evolution

Build long-term relationships with prospects, customers, and industry leaders

Leverage infrastructure tools such as Salesforce, Gong, ChatGPT, & Zoom, as well as collaboration tools such as Slack & SharePoint, and social tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, to build market/prospect data for effective data analytics and market insight

Assist in creating and updating sales and marketing materials for web, print, and demonstration purposes

Manage and develop effective partner relationships as needed

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

3+ years in a B2B SaaS sales role OR 3+ years of experience in student accommodation, student property management, and/or multi-family property markets

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated experience in presenting and leading meetings with a range of stakeholders, including multiple levels of management and decision makers

Drive to create and execute on tactical and strategic initiatives

Strong team orientation to help achieve individual as well as team goals

Proven skills in developing new customer, prospect, and partner relationships

Exercise professional judgment regarding issues management, and utilize effective problem analysis and resolution techniques

Able to maintain a high level of productivity, manage multiple competing priorities, and work effectively under pressure and with time constraints in a fast-paced, complex, collaborative, and team-oriented environment

Ability to set, manage, and meet deadlines

Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

Strong outbound sales and existing account management skills

Experience selling into Universities, PBSAs, or staff accommodation operations within the EMEA region

Strong understanding of software licensing contracts, terms, conditions, pricing, etc.

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to successfully build rapport with stakeholders

Able to maintain a high level of productivity

Ability to prioritize tasks and set, manage, and meet deadlines

Reasons to join our Team:

Opportunity to be a part of a well-established, high-performance company that has been in business for over 30+ years

A supportive team environment with emphasis on learning and development opportunities

Our Promise: You will learn, grow, and be appreciated for your impact and contributions.

Z-Factor: Our most celebrated value, you will work with a team of caring, high-performing, and passionate people who have fun supporting our vision, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Even if you don't have all of the Preferred Qualifications listed above, but feel you have what it takes to succeed in the role, we would love to hear from you!

We are proud of our diverse workforce and are dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all employees. People from various ethnicities, ages, genders, and abilities are encouraged to apply.

Notice to external Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies:

StarRez will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, headhunters, or any other third parties for this role through this website or directly to any employee. StarRez and any of our subsidiaries will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company. In addition, we ask that you do not reach out to any employee with regards to this position, or any other positions, now, or in the future. StarRez is an equal opportunity employer.