Our hospitality-driven real estate brand is growing, and we are seeking hard-working and passionate top talent to grow their careers with us! If you are interested in being a pioneer with AVE as we continue to expand our portfolio of luxury flexible-stay apartment communities nationwide, apply today for an opportunity to join our award-winning team. For four consecutive years, AVE has been ranked in our tier as #1 Apartment Operator in the country, based on resident survey scores through the Kingsley Survey program!
What is an Outside Sales Representative at AVE?
Outside Sales/Business Development Representatives create demand and drive sales results for our fully furnished apartments. This role is ideal for sales professionals that are energized by fostering strong corporate relationships and providing solutions for their clients. Outside Sales/Business Development Representatives are skilled at independently generating leads, closing new corporate accounts, and building a book of business from the ground up.
If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to make an impact, this is a great opportunity to represent a rapidly expanding, first-class hospitality brand with decades of proven experience supporting companies and individuals with seamless corporate housing and flexible, short-term living solutions.
Responsibilities
Heavy prospecting daily and owning geographic territory to identify new business opportunities
Provide guided tours of our state-of-the-art residential community to show our unique hospitality-driven service
Focus on networking and relationship-building to stay top-of-mind as a furnished housing solution to the relocation industry, with consultants, HR professionals, executive assistants, global mobility, and related fields in your market
Sell our flexible-stay solution to all industries including pharmaceuticals, technology, manufacturing, financial, insurance, retail, entertainment, and sports
Maintain and develop existing corporate relationships to expand opportunities
Plan, drive attendance for, and host on-site events to showcase our service
Report on status of pipeline and outreach with leadership and via CRM
Drive community and individual sales goals
Collaborate with management and on-site team to deliver first-class service to all partners, prospects, clients, and residents
Requirements
2 to 5+ years of proven outside sales/business development experience
Hospitality, travel, relocation, corporate housing, or multifamily industry experience strongly preferred
Sales hunter mentality
Proven success in meeting and exceeding sales goals
Proven execution of successful business development strategies to uncover and close new corporate accounts
Tenacious and skilled at overcoming objections
Strong communication and relationship building skills
Possess a "yes" approach to customer service
Willingness to master and use a CRM, systems, and other sales tools (experience in ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and/or Zendesk Sell is a plus!)
Schedule flexibility in order to prioritize and pivot to business and client needs
Must have reliable source of transportation for required daily networking, outreach, and sales appointments
Compensation
$80,000-$100,000/year with bonuses paid out on a monthly basis
Individual compensation decisions will vary as the annual base compensation range provided is approximate and determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, qualifications, education, and geographic location. AVE also offers additional bonus potential paid out on a monthly and/or quarterly basis (dependent upon the position), which is not included in the base compensation range listed above. All applicants who meet the general job requirements as outlined in the description are encouraged to apply.
Additional Benefits
Quick expense reimbursement on a monthly basis for all mileage and sales-related activities
Complimentary company-provided laptop and cell phone
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