Sales Associate, Apartments.com- Cedar Rapids, IA

CoStar Group, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative firm as a Sales Associate, where you will leverage your B2B sales experience to drive growth in the multifamily real estate market. This role involves developing new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and providing tailored marketing solutions. With a focus on collaboration and customer success, you will be part of a culture that values professional growth and innovation. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and performance-based incentives while making a significant impact in the real estate industry. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Complimentary gourmet coffee and snacks

Mental health counseling services

Qualifications

• 3+ years of outside sales experience in B2B, preferably in digital marketing.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets in consultative sales.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and identify upsell opportunities using market data.
• Build and maintain client relationships as a trusted advisor.

Skills

B2B Sales Experience

Digital Marketing

Customer Relationship Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Sales Associate, Apartments.com - Des Moines, IA

Job Description
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers.

Apartments.com, the nation’s #1 rental marketplace for owners, property managers, and consumers, is continuing to grow our industry-leading sales force. As an Apartments.com Sales Associate, you will be part of a dynamic team that operates as a strategic digital marketing partner to the Multifamily industry. Through engaging sales presentations and in-person client visits, you will advise and sell clients marketing solutions that enable them to achieve their goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Business Development – Using CoStar Group's extensive market data, prospect opportunities to develop new business, and identify upsell and renewal opportunities with current customers.
2. Relationship Management – Build and maintain relationships with clients as a trusted advisor to their strategic marketing plan and grow revenue.
3. Business Industry Acumen – Develop subject matter expertise in digital advertising strategies, multifamily real estate, and trends within your specific market territory.
4. Teamwork - Partner with colleagues across teams to drive sales revenue and provide exceptional customer service.
5. Customer Focus – Develop strong client relationships by delivering outstanding customer support through regular, value-add communication, sharing market insights, and offering solutions that help our clients achieve their goals.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Three or more years of outside sales experience in a B2B environment, preferably in digital marketing or advertising sales; or equivalent experience in the Multifamily industry.
2. Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and quotas in a consultative sales environment.
3. A track record of commitment to prior employers.
4. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license.
5. Satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/Driving Abstract check prior to start.
6. Ability to regularly drive for extended periods and intermittently throughout the workday.
7. Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

1. Ability to analyze data, build out reporting and make strategic recommendations based on market data, trends, and performance metrics.
2. Flexible and adaptable to changing situations at a high growth company.
3. Self-starter who can work within a team environment and independently, while being highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
4. Experience managing customer relationships through the entire customer life cycle, including contact and pipeline management.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with a variety of audiences.
6. Evidence of strong academic performance in college.
7. Regular and consistent access to an operational motor vehicle prior to or by start date.

What’s in it for you?
When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed. We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program. Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

1. Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
2. Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
3. Virtual and in-person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
4. Commuter and parking benefits
5. 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
6. Employee stock purchase plan
7. Paid time off
8. Tuition reimbursement
9. On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes
10. Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
11. Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.