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 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.

Requirements

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

🎁 Benefits

23 days paid holiday days (plus public holidays)
An extra day off for your birthday - because who wants to work on their birthday?
Workshop17 office space for collaboration with our hybrid working model
Employee discounts – at heaps of restaurants, shops, gym memberships, cinema tickets and more
Medical aid/insurance options
BetterHelp coverage for mental health support
Laptop - for business use
Salary Banding: R20,000- R23,000 per month