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. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate. Apartments.com is an industry leading rental marketplace for owners, property managers and consumers. Apartments.com is 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. The Apartments.com Network includes Apartments.com, ForRent.com, ApartmentFinder.com, ApartmentHomeLiving.com, and eight other leading rental sites. Our suite of services includes digital advertising, social and reputation management, and market analytic solutions which delivers innovative tools for our customers. Learn more about Apartments.com. We are looking for passionate sales professionals to build long-lasting, service-focused customer relationships. As an Apartments.com Sales Associate, you will join 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. RESPONSIBILITIES Business Development – Prospect opportunities to develop new business, and identify upsell and renewal opportunities with current customers, using extensive CoStar Group’s market data. 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 Two or more years of 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. Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business Administration, Communications or Marketing from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College. 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. 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): Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug Commuter and parking benefits Retirement plan with matching contributions Paid time off 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 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks CoStar welcomes all qualified candidates who are currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. CoStar will not sponsor or support work visas for this position. #LI-HS1 CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. CoStar Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSGP) is the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces. Founded in 1987, CoStar conducts expansive, ongoing research to produce and maintain the largest and most comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. Our suite of online services enables clients to analyze, interpret and gain unmatched insight on commercial property values, market conditions and current availabilities. LoopNet is the most heavily trafficked commercial real estate marketplace online with more than 9 million registered members. Apartments.com, ApartmentFinder.com and ApartmentHomeLiving.com form the premier online apartment resource for renters seeking great apartment homes and provides property managers and owners with a proven platform for marketing their properties. CoStar operates websites with over 22.4 million unique monthly visitors in aggregate as of March 2015. Headquartered in Washington, DC, CoStar maintains offices throughout the U.S. and in Europe and Toronto, Canada with a staff of approximately 3,000 worldwide, including the industry's largest professional research organization. CoStar Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CoStar Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. CoStar Group expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CoStar Group ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.costargroup.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 1-855-840-1715 or by sending an email to recruiting@costargroup.com.
