Account Executive
Posted 17 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Account Executive, EMEA”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
No salary listed for this role.
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