Junior B2C Sales
About the job
- Experience with a hospitality company and guest services.
- Experience managing customer communications and relations.
- C1 English proficiency.
- C1 Spanish proficiency.
- Flexibility and resilience, and comfort with ambiguity and change.
- Confidence working in cross-functional teams.
- Comfort working in a start-up environment.
- Support and assist the sales team with day-to-day tasks.
- Manage the sales cycle from lead reception through closing the deal.
- Convert leads into customers.
- Manage negotiations with prospective clients.
- Respond to customer inquiries related to new and existing reservations.
- Understand the needs of potential customers and provide them with the best solution.
- Provide personalized support to customers throughout the booking process.
- Maintain clear, transparent, and personalized communication with clients and potential clients.
- Draft rental agreement contracts.
- Provide administrative assistance and support to the Demand team.
About the company
Ukio provides rental housing with a design-first approach. It offers stylish, fully furnished apartments in prime locations that are carefully chosen for both aesthetics and accessibility to everyday amenities like groceries, cafes, and gyms. Customers can choose from a range of design styles to match their taste, and properties are designed to deliver a consistent, high-quality living experience for short or long stays. Unlike typical rental platforms, Ukio differentiates itself through curated property selection and a strong emphasis on design and location, aiming to attract design-conscious tenants and build long-term loyalty. Overall, the goal is to become the trusted source for well-designed, convenient, and well-located rental homes.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$40.8M
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
Founded
2020
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Ukio said 2025 revenue reached €50 million and break-even is targeted for 2026.
- The company reported 2026 hiring growth, with 276 employees and 31 active job postings.
- Milan launched in 2025, and London is next, expanding Ukio's addressable European market.
What critics are saying
- London expansion faces strict short-term rental rules, delaying growth and raising compliance costs.
- Ukio still depends on occupancy and asset-heavy apartment acquisition, compressing margins in downturns.
- If capital markets tighten after the Series A and debt raises, expansion stalls quickly.
What makes Ukio unique
- Design-led, fully furnished mid-term rentals create a premium, branded housing experience.
- Ukio operates across multiple European cities, unlike single-market furnished-rental operators.
- Guests became owners, owners became investors: Ukio is building a full housing platform.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Team Social Events
- Commuter Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options