Director of Business Development, Listings/Digital Solutions

About the role

Zonda 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Able 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
• 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