Sales Associate, Apartments.com - Detroit, MI

Visual Lease; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CoStar Group’s Apartments.com in Detroit, MI is seeking a results-driven Sales Associate to partner with multifamily clients and grow their digital marketing footprints.

You will present marketing solutions, visit clients, and grow revenue by acquiring new accounts and expanding existing ones, learning from industry experts and shaping strategies across market territories.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and quotas in a consultative sales environment.
• A track record of commitment to prior employers.
• Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license.
• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person college or university.

Responsibilities

• Business Development – Use market data to identify opportunities and upsell/renew with current customers.
• Relationship Management – Build and maintain relationships as a trusted advisor to clients’ marketing plans.
• Business Industry Acumen – Develop expertise in digital advertising strategies and multifamily real estate trends.
• Teamwork – Collaborate across teams to drive sales revenue and deliver great service.
• Customer Focus – Deliver value through regular communication and market insights.

Skills

Outside sales

B2B selling

Digital marketing

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sales Associate, Apartments.com - Detroit, MI

Job Description

CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index, 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.

Apartments.com Overview

Apartments.com is the nation’s #1 rental marketplace for owners, property managers and consumers. Apartments.com the network that millions of renters every year rely on to find their new place, is continuing to grow our industry-leading sales force. We provide apartment Property Managers and Owners with a platform to market their property listings and the industry’s most comprehensive virtual tools to attract the most and highest-quality renters. Our suite of services includes digital advertising, social and reputation management, and market analytic solutions which delivers innovative tools for our customers.

Position Overview

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. You will also grow revenue by prospecting new clients and growing existing accounts by identifying and developing new marketing solutions for their portfolios.

All new Sales Associates receive extensive classroom and field training, ensuring they are equipped with the product and industry knowledge needed to build market credibility, proudly represent our brand, and achieve career success. In addition, you will learn marketable skills in digital marketing and sales from working closely with talented and driven internal industry experts, product marketing and product management specialists. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding challenge and grow your career, join us at Apartments.com!

Responsibilities

• Business Development – Using CoStar Groups extensive market data, prospect opportunities to develop new business, and identify upsell and renewal opportunities with current customers.
• Relationship Management – Build and maintain relationships with clients as a trusted advisor to their strategic marketing plan and grow revenue.
• Business Industry Acumen – Develop subject matter expertise in digital advertising strategies, multifamily real estate, and trends within your specific market territory.
• Teamwork \- Partner with colleagues across teams to drive sales revenue and provide exceptional customer service.
• 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

External Applicants

• 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.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and quotas in a consultative sales environment.
• A track record of commitment to prior employers.
• Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license.
• Satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/Driving Abstract check prior to start. Driving history must reflect responsible driving behavior and compliance with traffic laws.
• Ability to regularly drive for extended periods and intermittently throughout the workday.
• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person college or university.

Internal Applicants

• 18 or more months of successful CoStar Group sales experience
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and quotas in a consultative sales environment.
• A track record of commitment to prior employers.
• Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license.
• Satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/Driving Abstract check prior to start. Driving history must reflect responsible driving behavior and compliance with traffic laws.
• Ability to regularly drive for extended periods and intermittently throughout the workday.
• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person college or university.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to analyze data, build out reporting and make strategic recommendations based on market data, trends, and performance metrics.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations at a high growth company.
• Self-starter who can work within a team environment and independently, while being highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience managing customer relationships through the entire customer life cycle, including contact and pipeline management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with a variety of audiences.
• Evidence of strong academic performance in college.

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.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
• Commuter and parking benefits401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes
• Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups
• 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