Account Executive, CoStar Data & Analytics - St. Louis, MO
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index, we are on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights, and connections that improve their businesses and lives. With over 35 years of experience, we’ve refined our approach to create industry-standard offerings for our customers, employees, and investors.
About the role
As an Account Executive, you will sell new business while managing and growing your client portfolio through the value of CoStar products. This consultative role empowers you to build relationships, engage new clients, and oversee the entire sales process from start to finish.
Responsibilities
- Sell New Business: Identify and pursue new business opportunities by promoting the value of our product to the commercial real estate industry and beyond.
- Account Management: Effectively manage and expand your portfolio of clients, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and growth through tailored solutions.
- Develop expertise in CoStar’s products and the commercial real estate market.
- Leverage your expertise through the full sales cycle, including prospecting, product demonstrations, closing, onboarding, training, and renewing clients.
- Building Relationships: Conduct in-person meetings and deliver product demos to brokers, owners, corporations, investors, and other commercial real estate professionals.
- Represent CoStar at industry events and cultivate long-term relationships and a professional network.
Requirements
- 3+ years of successful B2B outside sales experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person college/university.
- Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
- Demonstration of commitment to prior employers.
- Experienced in client management and post-sale.
- Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license.
- Satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/Driving Abstract check prior to start. Driving history must reflect responsible driving behavior and compliance with traffic laws.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of successful outside sales experience in a B2B environment selling data, research, and analytic platforms or tools, commercial real estate, financial services, business intelligence, marketing, information providers, or related experience (client-facing experience in the commercial real estate industry is strongly preferred).
- Strong consultative selling skills with a proven ability to build rapport and trust with clients.
- A keen interest in the commercial real estate market and a willingness to develop expertise in CoStar’s product suite.
- Demonstrated success in managing client portfolios and driving revenue growth.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
- A results-driven mindset with a focus on customer satisfaction and market knowledge.
Ideal Traits
- Ambitious: Thrive in a competitive, fast-paced environment and are motivated by uncapped earning potential.
- Adaptable: Quick to learn and apply new concepts in a constantly evolving suite of products.
- Engaging: Excellent communicator with a client-focused approach, tailoring information to the relevant audience.
- Curious: Ask insightful questions, demonstrate strong listening skills, and are eager to learn from customers and colleagues.
- Customer-Centric: Provide valuable insights and take ownership of client requests, managing them to a successful outcome.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug.
- Life, legal, and supplementary insurance.
- Virtual and in-person mental health counseling services for individuals and family.
- Commuter and parking benefits.
- 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent).
- Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups.
- Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks.
Pay
Competitive base salary with uncapped commissions and performance-based incentives, including an annual President’s Club retreat at a luxury destination for top performers.
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.