Sales Manager, Major Market, Rentals

Zillow

10d•Remote

About The Position

This role is responsible for the overall performance of a dynamic sales team working with large, Major Market partners. A key focus will be on coaching a team to high sales productivity while fostering deep, meaningful, and long-term client partnerships. The Rentals business operates in a very collaborative environment, working together to provide the best client experience in the industry. At all levels, we work hard, roll up our sleeves, dig in and get work done. We are looking for a Sales Manager who can help us exponentially grow the Rentals marketplace.

Requirements

2+ years of sales leadership experience, including implementation and ongoing management of goal setting, accountability metrics, and pipeline management
Consistent track record in meeting and exceeding sales goals in a growth and retention model
Ability to lead through ambiguity and in an ever-evolving, fast-paced environment
Excel at coaching sales teams on handling a complex sales process that may include multiple decision makers and influencers
Strong presentation skills, influencing multiple levels within an organization, including at the C-level, with outstanding communication skills, both oral and written
Strong working knowledge of CRM software – preferably Salesforce
Available to travel up to 50% to meet with industry decision makers in corporate marketing, as well as at divisional and national levels

Responsibilities

Own, develop, and lead all aspects of a national sales team including strategy, personnel development, client relationships, sales production, reporting, etc
Drive industry and local market knowledge initiatives to empower sales team with relevant insights and strategies for expanding market share and account footprint
Focus on implementation of consistent and high-quality sales output; excited to get into the details, roll up sleeves, and push improvement through ongoing iteration
Monitor and continuously improve metrics focused on revenue, sales velocity and closing ratios
Facilitate process standardization including, but not limited to, activity metrics, sales process, and operational cadence
Improve retention and client loyalty through consistent, thoughtful and data driven coaching
Lead teams through change in a hyper-growth environment.
Grow and develop a sales culture with a focus towards a growth mindset
Focus on sales team’s employee satisfaction, leads a team passionate about positivity and continual improvement, is not afraid to set big goals and has the leadership skills to align focus to achieve them
Create and foster a dynamic and growth oriented team environment virtually or in-person
Be an effective partner with other internal teams such as billing, operations, finance, product, marketing and more
Effectively communicates ZG Rental’s value proposition through presentations, industry events, executive meetings, and sales proposals to upscale the team, meetings and opportunities