Sales Intern

Sales Intern – Student Living

Zolostays

Build trust with students. Guide decisions with clarity. Convert interest into move-ins.

Why this role exists

Student accommodation decisions are rarely simple.

Students are relocating to new cities.

Parents want safety and reliability.

Timelines are tight around college admissions and semester starts.

In this environment, information alone does not drive bookings.

Students need guidance.

Parents need reassurance.

Decisions need clarity.

This role exists to ensure every prospective student or parent interacting with Zolo receives clear guidance, timely support, and a confident path to move-in.

Your mandate is simple:

Drive student move-ins for assigned properties

Ensure every enquiry is handled with ownership and follow-through

Maintain strong relationship with students and parents till move-in

Support occupancy growth through disciplined follow-ups

This is not just a coordination role.

It is an early-career sales and customer ownership role where you will learn how demand converts into occupancy.

About Zolo

Finding dependable accommodation has historically been fragmented and inconsistent.

Students and young professionals often had to settle for limited choices, uncertain safety, and unpredictable experiences.

Zolo reimagined living and hospitality as a connected journey.

Zolo Coliving simplifies urban living.

Z Vacations enable meaningful travel experiences.

Z Hotels serves the modern traveler with consistency, warmth, and operational discipline.

Today, over 100,000 residents trust Zolo across different phases of life.

Our ambition is to build the most trusted living and hospitality ecosystem for the new generation by partnering deeply with property owners who think long term.

What you will be responsible for

Build Trust with Students & Parents

Introduce yourself confidently and professionally

Understand student requirements such as college location, budget, and duration

Address parent concerns around safety, food, and property standards

Explain property features clearly and honestly

Ensure students feel comfortable choosing Zolo

Support Student Conversion & Move-ins

Handle inbound enquiries through calls, messages, and property visits

Guide prospects through property options that match their needs

Schedule and support property visits

Follow up consistently until move-in confirmation

Ensure students receive clarity on pricing, deposits, and documentation

Maintain Sales Discipline & Lead Tracking

Maintain a database of prospective students and parents

Record interactions and requirements accurately

Track follow-ups and ensure no enquiry is neglected

Maintain clarity on available beds and upcoming vacancies

Support Property Readiness & Occupancy

Ensure assigned beds are ready for new residents

Coordinate with property teams to resolve student concerns

Assist in maintaining smooth move-in experience

Escalate issues early if they affect bookings or occupancy

Learn Sales Thinking & Market Awareness

Understand demand cycles around admissions and semesters

Observe student decision-making patterns

Track occupancy performance of assigned properties

Contribute ideas to improve student conversions

What success looks like after the internship

Consistent contribution to student move-ins

Strong follow-up discipline with minimal missed leads

Clear understanding of how enquiries convert to occupancy

Ability to handle student and parent conversations confidently

Positive feedback from residents during move-ins

Who this role is for

You will likely thrive here if:

You enjoy interacting with new people

You are comfortable speaking with students and parents

You stay organized with follow-ups and tasks

You are curious about sales and customer behaviour

You take responsibility for outcomes, not just activities

Experience we value

Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

Strong verbal communication skills

Comfort interacting with customers over calls and in person

Basic discipline in documentation and follow-ups

Interest in learning sales and customer management

Experience is not mandatory.

Curiosity, ownership, and energy matter more.

The impact you will have

You will influence how students experience Zolo before they even move in.

Your conversations will shape trust with students and parents.

Your follow-ups will directly impact occupancy.

Your discipline will support the growth of Zolo’s student living business.

Why join now

Student housing is one of the fastest growing segments of managed living.

As Zolo expands across university cities, the ability to convert student demand into trusted living experiences will define our growth.

If you want to learn real sales, interact with customers, and build ownership early in your career , this is the right place to start.