Real Estate Marketing Intern
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Homes Universal, a real estate consortium, is hiring a Real Estate Marketing Intern based in Nairobi. The role focuses on property sourcing, sales and letting support, developer engagement, and business development for property and facilities management services. The position targets young professionals seeking practical exposure in the real estate industry.
- Onsite full-time internship in Nairobi
- Salary range KSh 16,000 – KSh 30,000 per month
- Focus on property sourcing, marketing and business development
- Open to diploma, degree and postgraduate holders
- Reports to Head of Real Estate / Sales & Marketing Manager
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Homes Universal is a real estate consortium of more than ten subsidiaries that offer the full range of real estate services ranging from property development, sales and lettings, valuations, property management, property exhibitions, interior design and a host of other complementary services. Over the years, the group has continued to thrive by anticipating ...
Real Estate Marketing Intern
Job Type
Full Time
,
Onsite
Qualification
BA/BSc/HND
,
Diploma
,
MBA/MSc/MA
,
Postgraduate Diploma
Experience
1 year
Location
Nairobi
Job Field
Internships
,
Real Estate
Salary Range
KSh 16,000 - KSh 30,000/month
Reports To: Head of Real Estate / Sales & Marketing Manager / Property Management Team
ABOUT VILLA CARE LTD
Villa Care Ltd is a professional real estate services company providing property sales, letting, property management, facilities management, property marketing and related real estate solutions.
We are seeking ambitious, energetic, commercially minded and highly motivated Real Estate Marketing Interns who want practical exposure to the property industry while developing strong skills in business development, property sourcing, sales, leasing, digital marketing, client acquisition and property/facilities management prospecting.
This is an excellent opportunity for a young professional who wants to build a career in real estate and is excited by the challenge of finding properties, generating business opportunities, meeting property owners and developers, creating leads and converting opportunities into business.
KEY
Previous formal employment
is not mandatory.
However, an added advantage will be previous internship, attachment, part-time or practical exposure in:
Real estate sales or letting
Property management
Facilities management
Sales and marketing
Business development
Customer service
Digital marketing
Property portal management
Telemarketing or lead generation
Field sales and prospecting
Candidates who can demonstrate an ability to source leads, approach prospective clients and confidently pursue new business opportunities will have a strong advantage.
REQUIRED EXPERTISE & COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
Strong interest in the real estate and property industry
Excellent communication and interpersonal ability
Strong sales and business-development orientation
Confidence in approaching property owners, developers and prospective clients
Ability to prospect both digitally and physically
Good negotiation and persuasion skills
Ability to identify and qualify business opportunities
Good research and analytical skills
Basic understanding of social media and digital marketing
Professional telephone and WhatsApp communication
Good presentation skills
Strong organisation and follow-up discipline
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team
TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL SKILLS
Applicants should be comfortable using or willing to learn:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
Google Workspace
Email and online communication tools
WhatsApp Business
Social media platforms
Property listing portals
CRM and lead-management systems
AI-assisted marketing, research and content-generation tools
Candidates with
creating property photographs, videos, reels, social media posts or digital advertisements will have an added advantage.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
We are particularly interested in candidates who are:
Ambitious and target-driven
Confident and outgoing
Resourceful and proactive
Persistent in following up opportunities
Presentable and professional
Honest and dependable
Fast learners
Commercially aware
Comfortable interacting with senior executives, developers and property owners
Willing to undertake field assignments and property visits
Able to work with targets and measurable deliverables
Passionate about building a long-term career in real estate
TRAINING & CAREER EXPOSURE
Successful interns will receive practical exposure and on-the-job training in areas including:
Property sourcing and listing
Real estate sales and leasing
Developer acquisition
Property and facilities management business development
Lead generation and prospecting
Property inspections and viewings
Client engagement and presentation
Property marketing
Digital and social media marketing
CRM and pipeline management
Market research
Proposal preparation
Negotiation and transaction follow-up
Professional real estate communication
Use of technology and AI in modern real estate marketing
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The internship is designed to provide genuine commercial exposure. Interns will therefore be expected to contribute towards measurable activities including:
New properties sourced | Developer leads generated | Property management prospects | Facilities management prospects | Buyer and tenant leads | Property viewings | Client meetings | New listings secured | Follow-ups completed | Business opportunities converted
WHAT VILLA CARE LTD OFFERS
This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on
across several important areas of the real estate industry rather than purely administrative exposure.
Successful candidates will have an opportunity to:
Work with an established real estate organisation.
Gain practical exposure to real properties and real clients.
Interact with landlords, developers, investors, buyers and tenants.
Develop valuable sales, marketing and negotiation skills.
Understand property sales, leasing, management and facilities management.
Build a strong foundation for a professional career in real estate.
Develop commercial networks and industry relationships.
Gain exposure to modern digital and AI-enabled real estate marketing.
Demonstrate their potential for consideration for future opportunities within the organisation, subject to performance and business requirements.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
This opportunity is particularly suited to an energetic young professional who does not want an internship limited to sitting behind a desk.
We are looking for individuals who are excited to go into the market, identify opportunities, meet people, source properties, speak with developers and landlords, generate leads, market properties and learn how successful real estate business is built from the ground up.
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Method of Application
Interested candidates should submit an
updated CV together with a brief application explaining why they are interested in real estate marketing and business development
.
Applicants who can demonstrate previous sales initiatives, property knowledge, social media marketing ability or an existing network within the property market are encouraged to highlight this in their application.
Villa Care Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Responsibilities
- The successful intern will support the Real Estate, Marketing and Business Development teams in the following areas:
- Property Sourcing – Sales & Letting
- Identify and source residential, commercial, retail, office and mixed-use properties available for sale or letting.
- Prospect for apartments, houses, offices, commercial buildings, developments and investment properties suitable for listing by Villa Care Ltd.
- Contact property owners, landlords, developers and investors to secure new property listings.
- Maintain an active pipeline of prospective properties and owners.
- Conduct market research to identify properties entering the market and emerging investment opportunities.
- Assist in collecting property information, photographs, pricing, location details and other listing requirements.
- Developer & Development Property Sourcing
- Identify new and ongoing property developments suitable for marketing and sales.
- Research developers undertaking residential, commercial and mixed-use projects.
- Assist Villa Care Ltd in approaching developers for appointment as sales, letting and marketing agents.
- Identify opportunities for exclusive or joint property marketing mandates.
- Track upcoming developments and maintain a database of developers and projects.
- Assist in preparing presentations, proposals and introductory material for prospective developer clients.
- Property Management Business Development
- Source landlords, property owners, investors, apartment blocks, gated communities, commercial buildings and developments requiring professional property management.
- Generate leads for new property management appointments.
- Assist in approaching owners whose properties could benefit from professional tenant, rent, maintenance and property administration services.
- Support preparation and follow-up of property management proposals.
- Maintain an organised pipeline showing prospects, contacts, meetings, proposals and conversion status.
- Facilities Management Business Development
- Identify buildings, residential developments, commercial properties, institutions and property portfolios requiring facilities management services.
- Source opportunities relating to maintenance coordination, cleaning, security coordination, landscaping, common-area management and other facilities services.
- Assist in arranging meetings, inspections and presentations with prospective clients.
- Support preparation of facilities management proposals and service presentations.
- Sales, Letting & Lead Generation
- Generate prospective buyers and tenants through telephone calls, referrals, online enquiries, databases, social media, networking and field prospecting.
- Follow up enquiries professionally and promptly.
- Assist in matching prospective buyers and tenants with available properties.
- Schedule and participate in property viewings.
- Maintain accurate records of enquiries, viewings and client feedback.
- Support the sales and letting team in converting qualified leads into transactions.
- Digital & Social Media Marketing
- Assist in preparing attractive property listings for websites, property portals and social media.
- Support marketing through platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and WhatsApp.
- Assist in developing property photographs, short videos, reels and other marketing content.
- Research innovative digital approaches for generating property leads.
- Monitor responses to online advertisements and ensure leads are followed up promptly.
- Assist in building Villa Care Ltd's digital visibility and property inventory.
- Market Research & Competitor Intelligence
- Conduct regular research on property prices, rental rates, occupancy trends, competing developments and market demand.
- Monitor competing real estate agencies and newly launched developments.
- Identify emerging areas and property categories with strong sales, rental or management potential.
- Prepare simple market intelligence reports for management.
- Client Relationship & Database Management
- Build and maintain professional relationships with developers, landlords, property owners, investors, buyers, tenants and corporate clients.
- Maintain accurate prospect and property databases.
- Record all calls, meetings, inspections, viewings and follow-up actions.
- Ensure leads are consistently followed through until converted or formally closed.
Education
- & ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicants should preferably be pursuing or have recently completed a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in any of the following areas:
- Real Estate / Property Management
- Marketing
- Sales & Marketing
- Business Administration
- Commerce
- Entrepreneurship
- Land Economics
- Facilities Management
- Building / Construction-related studies
- Communication / Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Or another relevant business-related discipline
- Recent graduates and final-year students seeking meaningful industry exposure are encouraged to apply.