Business Development Manager

Associa; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Associa, based in Palm Desert, CA, seeks a high-performing sales leader to drive growth, expand markets, and partner with senior leadership to generate leads, close deals, and exceed targets.

The role requires active selling, travel, and the ability to represent the company at industry events and client meetings, with a culture of urgency, integrity, and strategic foresight.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in sales leadership or business development in a service-driven industry.
• Proven success in high-volume, high-touch business development.
• Background in community association management, HOA vendor services, or related industries strongly preferred.
• Exceptional communication, planning, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and execute strategic sales initiatives that fuel long-term growth.
• Lead high-impact client acquisition efforts in competitive markets.
• Identify and engage decision makers including HOA Boards, Developers, and industry partners.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and marketing to generate leads, craft proposals, and close deals.
• Deliver compelling presentations and navigate complex negotiations.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and competitor moves to win.
• Drive CRM excellence (Salesforce) and nurture each lead.
• Build and leverage relationships within the community association and vendor services ecosystem.
• Identify and unlock growth opportunities within existing territories.
• Represent the company at key industry events, conferences, and client engagements.

Skills

Sales leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

With more than 225 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 11,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 43 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.

Job Description

We’re seeking a high-performing sales leader to drive strategic growth, lead market expansion, and collaborate with senior leadership and marketing to generate leads, close deals, and exceed targets. This role demands exceptional planning, communication, and business development skills and a commitment that goes far beyond a 9-to-5. If you're ready to own your territory, thrive under pressure, and build something extraordinary, this is your opportunity.

This leadership role carries real accountability and demands active selling, positioning you as the face of the business in both internal and external arenas. You’ll represent the company at industry conferences, client meetings, and business development events - often requiring travel and overnight stays, while operating with urgency, integrity, and strategic foresight. Through your actions and results, you’ll inspire others and set the standard for excellence.

What do we offer?

Associa offers a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401 (k), disability insurance, and support with wellness and development initiatives and more. We have been designated a Great Place to Work for nine consecutive years, and many of our locations have been awarded as Best and Brightest.

Compensation

$75,000 annually; direct experience is highly considered.

Employment Type

Full-Time

Location

42635 Melanie Place Suite 103, Palm Desert, CA 92211

What You’ll Own

• Architect and execute strategic sales initiatives that fuel long-term growth
• Lead high-impact client acquisition efforts in competitive markets
• Identify and engage decision makers including HOA Boards, Developers, and industry partners.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and marketing to generate leads, craft proposals, and close deals
• Deliver compelling presentations and confidently navigate complex negotiations
• Stay ahead of industry trends and competitor moves and use that intel to win
• Drive CRM excellence (Salesforce) and ensure every lead is nurtured with precision
• Build, maintain, and leverage trusted relationships within the community association and vendor services ecosystem.
• Identify and unlock growth opportunities within existing territories
• Represent the company at key industry events, conferences, and client engagements

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years in sales leadership or business development within a service-driven industry
• Proven success in high-volume, high-touch business development
• Background in community association management, HOA vendor services, or related industries strongly preferred.
• Exceptional communication, planning, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
• Comfort with travel, evening events, and the hustle that comes with elite performance

Additional Requirements

• Attend both internal and external business development meetings and / or events, which may include but is not limited to; industry conferences and meetings and company hosted business development events
• Possess excellent grammar,spellingand proofreading skills
• Demonstrate good common sense, sound judgment, and a high ethical bar.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.