Who we are...
AvantStay delivers exceptional, unique stays for group travelers. The company has built a tech-enabled millennial hospitality brand to be the new standard for group experience. We are venture-funded and growing rapidly in the explosive $100B+ STR industry.
What we are looking for…
We are seeking a self-motivated Sales Executive who will be responsible for discovering and pursuing new sales prospects, negotiating and closing deals while maintaining customer satisfaction.
What you’ll do…
Research and recommend prospects for new business opportunities through cold outreach, e.g. cold calls, cold emails, LinkedIn Inmail, DMs, Messenger, etc.
Run the prospect through end to end sales cycle.
Focus on building relationships with HOAs, multifamily developments, and hotels
Build and foster relationships with real estate agents band brokerages
Build and maintain relationships with clients and prospects.
Negotiate property management agreements
Assist in onboarding new prospects.
Work with exiting homeowners to retain home in portfolio.
Stay current with trends and competitors to identify improvements or recommend new products.
Collect and analyze information and prepare data and sales reports.
Attend workshops to learn more technical and professional skills for the job.
Build and maintain professional networks.
Meet with potential clients to determine their needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, or a related field
3 years (min) of experience in a luxury short-term vacation rental sales is required
Real estate license is required
Self-motivated with results-driven approach
Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques
Ability to create and deliver effective presentations
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Benefits
Compensation: Base salary + competitive commission structure; on target annual earnings estimated at $185,000
Equity
Generous company-sponsored insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.)
Flexible paid time off
Complimentary and discounted stays at AvantStay properties
Pre-tax retirement savings plans offered via Betterment
Paid parental leave
Fitness reimbursement
Cell phone reimbursement
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, or a related field
- 3 years (min) of experience in luxury short-term vacation rental sales
- Real estate license
- Self-motivated with results-driven approach
- Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques
- Ability to create and deliver effective presentations
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
What We Do
AvantStay is a tech-enabled, experience-first hospitality brand that is redefining the way in which people travel by offering short and medium term rentals tailored for groups. AvantStay guarantees a highly-curated experience customized to guests’ needs, using a proprietary tech suite to power bookings on the back-end, seamlessly operationalize in-field and remote management, and activate authentic and elevated consumer touch points. AvantStay currently operates in over 30 cities, with a drive-to market approach, including 300+ premier properties across their diversified portfolio, and an AUM of more than $400M. In 2019, AvantStay became one of the initial twelve partners of Homes & Villas by Marriott International, and currently offers direct bookings on over 20 OTAs.
Why Work With Us
AvantStay is a family. We collaborate, we run at our goals together and we cheer each other on. We have mastered the ability to stay close while being remote, with weekly kick-offs, coffee chats, happy hours, and celebrations all through video chat. It's all in the slogan: go together, go far. And we intend to.
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