Account Executive - Real Estate

1840 & Company; Johannesburg (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base + aggressive commission structure

Remote-first flexibility

Opportunity for career growth

Job summary

A leading business solutions company is seeking a Remote Real Estate Account Executive to drive sales growth. This role involves engaging General Partners and developing valuable market relationships in the real estate industry. Candidates should have proven connections within the sector, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of real estate dynamics. With a focus on commission-driven success, this opportunity offers remote flexibility and the potential for significant earnings through closed deals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or selling to General Partners (GPs).
• Understanding of how GPs communicate with LPs and investors.
• Motivated by commission and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage General Partners managing real estate funds.
• Generate qualified sales opportunities and move prospects through sales stages.
• Develop relationships with real estate ecosystem players.

Skills

Proven connections within the real estate industry

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Comfortable operating independently

Experience in SaaS, PropTech, FinTech

Job description

We are seeking remote Real Estate Account Executive to join our team in EMEA.

• Sales Development & Revenue Generation:
• Identify, approach, and engage General Partners (GPs) managing real estate funds, syndications, or portfolios.
• Generate qualified sales opportunities and move prospects through early sales stages.
• Schedule and support sales calls, demos, and deal progression.
• Own lead generation from outreach to handoff (or close, depending on experience).
• Business Development & Partnerships:
• Develop relationships with real estate ecosystem players, including:
• Fund administrators
• Asset & fund managers
• CPAs and tax advisors
• Real estate attorneys
• Transaction and data providers
• Investor relations service providers
• Create referral and partnership pipelines that consistently generate inbound opportunities.
• Represent as a trusted long-term platform partner, not just a vendor.
• Market Intelligence & Feedback:
• Provide continuous feedback from the market to refine messaging, pricing, and positioning.
• Identify patterns, objections, and opportunities within GP and investor communication workflows.
• Help shape go-to-market strategy based on real-world conversations.

Qualifications

• Proven connections within the real estate industry (mandatory)
• Experience working with or selling to:
• General Partners (GPs)
• Real estate funds or syndicators
• Investor-facing platforms or services
• Strong understanding of how GPs communicate with LPs and investors.
• Comfortable operating independently in a remote environment.
• Highly motivated by commission, ownership mindset, and upside.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in SaaS, PropTech, FinTech, or financial services — strong advantage.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent pipeline of qualified GP conversations.
• Closed deals driven by trust, relevance, and value.
• Active referral and partnership channels producing warm leads.
• Direct, measurable impact on revenue growth.

Compensation & What We Offer

• Base + aggressive commission structure (commission-heavy for high performers).
• Major upside from closed deals — this role is built for someone who wants meaningful earnings.
• Remote-first flexibility — work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to grow into a senior sales, partnerships, or revenue leadership role.
• For exceptional performers: long-term upside and deeper involvement in the company’s growth.
• This is not a call-center SDR role.

This role is for someone who

• Already knows the real estate world
• Already has relationships
• Wants to turn those relationships into serious income
• Enjoys building something early and shaping the revenue engine

About 1840 & Company

1840 & Company is a global leader in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and remote talent solutions, dedicated to propelling businesses forward through our comprehensive suite of services. We specialize in connecting companies with world-class freelance professionals and delivering top-tier outsourcing services, across over 150 countries worldwide.

Our mission is to empower growth for forward-thinking businesses, seamlessly bridging any skill or resource gaps with our expertly vetted talent pool. We firmly believe in fostering an environment where exceptional individuals can achieve an optimal work-life balance, working remotely from any location, while maximizing their professional growth and earning potential.

We are headquartered in Overland Park, KS, USA with service delivery facilities in the Philippines, India, Ukraine, South Africa and Argentina. We invite you to explore the opportunities we offer and consider joining our exclusive network of global freelance talent. Visit www.1840andco.com to learn more about us. To explore a wealth of career opportunities and find a role that suits your unique skills and aspirations, please visit our dedicated jobs portal at jobs.1840andco.com.