Director of Business Development | Listings/ Virtual/ Utour Sales TeamRemote | Full-TimeZonda is redefining the future of housing. We are perfectly placed in the heart of the fast-growing real estate industry. We are making big bets on the future of real-estate, trailblazing a 2030 vision for the industry. Here at Zonda, you'll be able to use your passion and curiosity to drive the next generation of real estate analysts, advisors, technologists, and marketers.
Zonda is looking for a passionate Director of Business Development to help create, evolve and expand our team. Zonda looks for people who can grow, think, dream, and create. When you join our team, you'll be in a unique position to make a change with every project. You'll use your full range of skills to build great relationships and experiences and learn about the real estate industry, economics, marketing and data. You'll be supported with the necessary tools, and you'll be working with an awesome and like-minded team. Our teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary, and collaborative - all working to build the future of housing.
The Director of Business Development will be responsible for generating new business representing Zonda's newest entity, NewHomeSource including
Listings/Advertising, Graphics/Interactive and Self-Guided Tour services. In addition, this individual will work collaboratively with our NewHomeSource Regional VP of Sales to drive the brand in the local markets by building relationships with key builder marketing and sales members and becoming an active participant in the home building and land development industries. Knowledge of the residential for sale housing and development industry, players, key projects/developments within the industry, and local real estate industry associations is highly valued. The ideal candidate will have a high sense of urgency, will possess a hunter mentality, and will thrive in an independent work environment.
Major Job Responsibilities and Related Duties:- Generate new business and drive revenue selling Zonda's Builder Listings Services and suite of Builder Digital Solutions to homebuilders & developers throughout assigned territory
- Develop and execute on a sales plan for the territory
- Generate 5-7 face-to-face or virtual appointments each week and maintain all meetings & pipeline information in Salesforce.com
- Generate qualifying leads and drive the full sales cycle from introductory calls to closing deals
- Perform in person and web demonstrations
- As needed, work in conjunction with Zonda data representatives to create builder relationships with key sales and marketing members
- Travel within your territory & industry conventions to close prospects as needed
- Present listings & advertising products and builder digital solution products at company events or company sponsored events
Qualifications:- 2-5+ years' experience in a related listings/advertising and/or digital media services in a business development/outside sales role
- 2-5+ years' experience in the new home industry selling into sales & marketing departments at the VP or Director level
- General knowledge and understanding of builder digital marketing technologies including CRM, CMS, data feeds and lead integration
- Previous experience in a SaaS environment with focus on user acquisition
- Experience and desire to manage the entire sales process which includes prospecting, needs analysis, demonstration and closing; drive to acquire new business will be key
Skills:- Strong prospecting, presentation, and closing skills
- Must have an enthusiasm and passion for new home real estate to help drive sales
- Ability to close business accounts and face frequent resistance and opposition from key decision makers
- Ability to proactively look at review and assess data and to upsell to provide continuous value to builder clients
- Proficiency using Salesforce.com (or another CRM platform) is required
- Ability to learn and develop proficiency in new skills quickly
- Ability to embrace new technology, and strong proficiency with multiple technology platforms (PC, mobile devices, online apps, etc.)
- Goal-oriented sales approach; be able to provide a proven track record of meeting quarterly and annual goals
- Be able to consult with and close business with multiple decision makers
- Ability to thrive in an environment that is constantly changing and updating in order to be on the leading edge of technology
Education:- BA or BS in Business or relevant field
Compensation- Top-of-the-line salary
- Peace of mind corporate benefit package
- Time off: vacation, extra holidays, short days
- 401K
- Education stipend
- Team off-sites & team summits
- New tools and hardware
About UsZonda provides data-driven housing market solutions to the homebuilding industry. From builders to building product manufacturers, mortgage clients, and multifamily executives, we work hand-in-hand with our customers to streamline access to housing data to empower smarter decisions. As a leading brand in residential construction, our mission is to advance the home building industry, because we believe better homes mean better lives and stronger communities.
Together, we are building the future of housing.
Zonda (formerly Hanley Wood | Meyers Research) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. m/f/d/v
