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Director of Business Development, Listings/Digital Solutions

Zonda, Chicago, IL, United States


Director of Business Development | Listings/ Virtual/Utour Sales Team

Remote | Full-Time

IA, IL, ND, SD, MN, MO

$80-100k plus uncapped commission

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.

Zonda is looking for a passionate Director of Business Development to help create, evolve and expand our team. 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.

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, a hunter mentality, and 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 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; 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 to be on the leading edge of technology

Benefits

We offer meaningful work and opportunities for career growth

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision)

100% Company paid Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability coverage

401k with company match

Paid vacation and general holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Volunteer Day

Live Meditation Sessions

Employee Recognition Platform

Virtual Wellness Program

100% Hybrid – and always will be!

Visionary Leadership Team

Zonda is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion & belonging. Here at Zonda, we are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.

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