About Uni-Life
Uni-life builds student-led communities that support students from the moment they arrive at university through to graduation.
Our innovative platform enables prospective students to connect with peers, discover campus life, and build a sense of belonging before they arrive - boosting both enrollment conversion and retention for universities.
Part of the Studyportals Group with HQ in Eindhoven and offices across four continents, our partnership with Studyportals is united by a mission: to make education more accessible, inclusive, and enriching. By combining Studyportals' expertise in global education guidance with Uni-life's community driven approach, we're creating a more holistic and impactful educational journey for students everywhere.
Responsibilities
* Uni-Life will provide you with training, support and guidance, but you will own your sales pipeline and approach
* Manage the entire sales lifecycle, from lead generation and outbound acquisition to negotiation and closing, while building a strong, repeatable pipeline
* Position yourself as a trusted advisor to university stakeholders, providing tailored solutions that align with their student recruitment goals and challenges
* Proactively identify new markets and opportunities to expand Uni-Life's international reach, contributing to the company's growth
* Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business
* Represent Uni-Life as a thought leader at international conferences, events, and meetings, showcasing our innovative approach to student engagement and recruitment
* Meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets, pipeline metrics, and client acquisition goals
Requirements
Experience
* 3 - 5 years sales experience ideally within the international higher education sector
Skills
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-makers
* Highly self-motivated and able to work independently while achieving targets
* Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple opportunities and priorities
Nice to have
* Large personal network of university staff with job titles related to International Recruitment, Marketing Managers, Student Recruitment and/or similar
* Demonstrated success in student recruitment/marketing, with experience closing deals involving universities or similar buyer personas
* Strong in consultative selling
* Experience in product sales is a plus
Tools
* Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot) and tools for outbound outreach (e.g., LinkedIn Sales Navigator) is highly desirable
Other
* International experience (study, work, or collaborations) is essentia
* Flexibility to travel internationally 5–10 times per year for conferences
Benefits
* Be part of a dynamic, growing startup with a passionate team
* The opportunity to work with leading universities and impact global student communities
* A role with autonomy and the chance to take ownership of your pipeline
* Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing support to set you up for success
* Competitive compensation package, including a base salary and performance incentives
* The chance to help shape the future of Uni-Life's pre-enrolment solutions
Ready to join us in reshaping the student recruitment landscape?
Let's build a more connected student experience together