Brand Sales Manager

About the role

Our hospitality‑driven real estate brand is growing, and we are seeking hard‑working and passionate top talent to grow their careers with us! As a Brand Sales Manager at AVE you will serve as the connector to local communities, developing meaningful partnerships that expand brand awareness and generate referral opportunities to support revenue and occupancy growth across the AVE portfolio. You will be a self‑driven, autonomous sales professional who owns a geographic territory, proactively educates key influencers on AVE’s best‑in‑class residential communities and flexible‑stay solutions, and takes a creative approach to building strategic relationships.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate strong business relationships with key influencers within your geographic territory—including country clubs, hotels, retail, fine dining, realtors, insurance adjustors, chambers, business associations, etc.—to create brand awareness for AVE’s flexible‑stay furnished apartments and luxury long‑term apartments.
• Generate new business opportunities through cold calling, blitzing, research, outreach, and networking.
• Grow a Referral Partner Network and Preferred Employer Program through networking beyond our communities.
• Collaborate with Leasing Managers to develop resident events with neighborhood partners.
• Work with Business Development Managers as an extension of the furnished sales team to create leads and referrals.
• Meet established weekly, monthly, and quarterly goals aligned with the business plan and portfolio growth objectives.
• Create a 12‑month business plan with core objectives and quarterly initiatives to meet in‑person meeting targets, networking event participation, and market‑share goals.
• Represent AVE at networking events, industry functions, chamber events, community organizations, and local business gatherings (including events outside standard business hours).
• Track referral opportunities, partnership activity, relationship development, and sales activities through AVE’s CRM platform.
• Maintain a consistent presence in the assigned geographic territory, identifying new outreach, partnership, and referral opportunities.
• Participate in team sales meetings and marketing programs.
• Collaborate with the leasing team to explore Preferred Partner Program opportunities with current residents’ and prospects’ employers.
• Work a Monday‑through‑Friday schedule with flexibility to attend events outside of business hours, including evenings and weekends, and maintain reliable transportation for daily networking and outreach responsibilities.

Requirements

• Proven success in meeting and exceeding sales goals.
• Demonstrated experience in sales calls and in‑person client presentations.
• Stellar networking and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation abilities.
• Solid computer skills; Salesforce and Microsoft Office proficiency preferred.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time‑management skills.
• Schedule flexibility to prioritize and pivot to business and client needs.

Compensation

Base salary $85,000 – $105,000 per year. Individual compensation decisions will vary based on experience, qualifications, education, and geographic location. AVE also offers additional bonus potential paid monthly and/or quarterly.

Benefits

• Fun, positive, and collaborative work environment.
• Robust training program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, medical, vision, dental, and 401(k) (permanent full‑time roles only).
• Paid Birthday Time Off each year (permanent part‑time and full‑time roles only).
• Paid Volunteer Time Off each year to volunteer with a non‑profit of your choice (permanent part‑time and full‑time roles only).
• Complimentary furnished apartment stays at any AVE location nationwide for personal travel (permanent part‑time and full‑time roles only).
• Opportunities for long‑term career advancement within a rapidly expanding organization.

About AVE

AVE is a brand of Korman Communities, a fifth‑generation, family‑owned‑and‑operated real estate company on a mission to create raving residents. Our first‑class residential communities offer flexible living solutions—fully furnished apartments for month‑to‑month stays and contemporary unfurnished apartments for longer lease terms. Communities are designed to deliver unparalleled carefree living with professional, friendly on‑site teams, complimentary on‑demand business and resort amenities, and fun resident events that foster a sense of community. Our values are guided by QUEST: Quality, Uniqueness, Excellence, Service, and Teamwork.