Director of Business Development, Listings/Digital Solutions

Hanley Wood Media Inc; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

401k with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Summer Fridays

Wellness program

Job summary

Zonda is seeking a Director of Business Development for Listings/Virtual/Utour Sales to drive growth in Builder Listings Services and digital solutions. The role supports a remote, full-time engagement with a focus on building relationships with homebuilders and developers in Greater Minneapolis or Chicago.

The ideal candidate has 2-5+ years in listings/advertising, SaaS experience, and proven ability to close deals while managing the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years in listings/advertising or digital media sales (BD/outside sales).
• Experience selling to VP/Director level in new home industry."
• Familiarity with CRM, CMS, data feeds and lead integration.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business and revenue for Builder Listings Services and Builder Digital Solutions in the assigned territory.
• Develop and execute a sales plan for the territory.
• Arrange 5-7 face-to-face or virtual appointments weekly; maintain pipeline in Salesforce.
• Qualify leads and drive full sales cycle from intro to close.
• Conduct in-person and web demonstrations.
• Collaborate with data reps to build builder relationships.
• Travel within territory and industry conventions as needed.
• Present listings and digital solution products at events.

Skills

Prospecting & lead generation

Presentation & demonstration

Closing deals

Territory sales planning

SaaS sales experience

Relationship building

Adaptability to tech

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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Director of Business Development, Listings/Digital Solutions

Salary Full-Time Sales Minneapolis, MN, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

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

Remote | Full-Time

Greater Minneapolis or Chicago

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. Zonda looks for people who can grow, think, dream, and create. 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. You’ll be supported with the necessary tools, and you'll be working with an awesome and like-minded team. Our teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary, and collaborative - all working to build the future of housing.

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 an 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; be able to provide a 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 in order to be on the leading edge of technology

Why People Love Working Here

• We offer meaningful work and opportunities for career growth
• 100% Company paid Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, andShort-TermDisability coverage
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation and general holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Summer Fridays
• Live Meditation Sessions
• Employee Recognition Platform
• Virtual Wellness Program
• Visionary Leadership Team

Inclusion & Equal Opportunity Employment

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.