Strategic Account Executive

About the role

The ASA (Agent Software and Advertising) organization at Zillow is a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to empowering real estate professionals with the tools and resources they need to succeed. We focus on developing and promoting innovative marketing, sales, and productivity solutions, including our flagship Showcase and Premier Agent buyer leads products. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and ensure the successful adoption and utilization of our solutions, ultimately driving the growth and profitability of their businesses. This role is for senior sales professionals who have proven their ability to become experts in an industry and are able to confidently present as a trusted advisor during the sales cycle. They specialize in managing a focused portfolio of high-value accounts, achieving quotas by building deeper relationships and understanding each account's unique business needs. This allows them to uncover multiple opportunities to address their most pressing challenges. These professionals will develop and implement a highly customized sales strategy for managing complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders and product areas. You Will Get To: Manage a large book of accounts and achieve quota by engaging with multiple stakeholders. Drive new enterprise business growth through a proactive hunter mentality, identifying and securing new client opportunities. While initial relationships may evolve through land-and-expand motions, account handoffs to Growth & Retention (G&R) teams will occur post-acquisition. Provide strong handoff experiences and collaborate with internal teams such as Product and Support. Handle complex escalations and custom business or product requirements. Articulate products and services and determine qualified prospects with a high activation and implementation rate. Communicate the value of Zillow's products and services to real estate agent customers. Operate with high integrity, curiosity, and empathy, continuously learning about the real estate industry. This role has been categorized as a Remote position. "Remote" employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions. In California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $39.00 - $62.40 hourly. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia the standard base pay range for this role is $37.10 - $59.30 hourly. The base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role are eligible for incentive compensation and equity awards. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location.

Requirements

• Strategic innovator with a forward-thinking approach, adept at identifying and maximizing new opportunities to drive client success and business growth.
• Solution-oriented leader, offering creative and actionable solutions to complex challenges, demonstrating a deep understanding of the industry and client needs.
• Quota achiever with a track record of consistently meeting and exceeding quotas, applying expertise to manage a focused portfolio of high-value accounts.
• Data-driven storyteller with ability to craft compelling narratives and aligning solutions with their immediate and long-term needs.
• Relationship builder with ability to create strong, meaningful relationships with clients and internal teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and handoffs.
• Curious, coachable, and eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, continuously seeking knowledge about the industry and emerging trends.
• Tenacious and motivated, combining determination with a cooperative team approach to achieve outstanding outcomes.
• Trusted advisor, confidently demonstrating industry expertise to guide clients through complex sales processes and business transformations.
• Minimum of four years experience in a full cycle, B2B sales role, preferably in a complex industry with changing regulatory dynamics or selling a complex product.
• Demonstrate a proactive, hunter-oriented sales approach, driving outbound prospecting to create and develop new opportunities and pipeline. This full-cycle sales role requires strong self-sourcing ski

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