Now Hiring - Rental Housing Association of Washington - Professional Services Business Development Manager in Seattle, WA

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The Position
We are ambitious and have big goals over the next 10 years. To help us reach them, we need a Business Development Manager to join our team. The Business Development Manager will develop business plans and sales strategy to ensure the attainment of the organization’s sales goals and profitability. You will have support from talented, super-smart colleagues, so if professional challenges rock your world, we could be a match made in heaven.

Your Role

• Identify and target new business opportunities in the rental industry
• Create and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure successful project management and delivery
• Develop and maintain relationships with members, potential members, industry organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Manage sponsorships at industry/trade conferences and local events, including providing on-site support and building relationships with members and prospects.
• Execute the organization’s strategic initiatives and brand deployment through creative and innovative marketing programs. Assist in creation of marketing materials, such as brochures, presentations, and proposals, to support business development efforts. Identify opportunities for content marketing/thought leadership.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to inform business development strategies and identify potential areas for growth.
• Monitor and report on member demographics
• Maintain and log key activities (proposals, events, business development activities) in CRM system.
• Monitor and report on business development metrics, including revenue growth, market share, and member satisfaction.
• Oversee, coordinate, and delegate certain work relating to business development tasks and projects.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements
• Assist on special projects, as needed.

Your Experience

• Undergraduate degree required; Marketing or Business degree preferred.
• Proven experience (3 years minimum) in business development, sales, marketing and/or sales operations support preferred, preferably in the real estate or rental industry.
• Ability to analyze market trends and identify business opportunities.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint & MS Suite and CRM software to manage customer relationships.
• Commitment to excellence, attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills.
• Positive attitude, versatility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.
• Experience interacting with external prospects and supporting internal teammates.

Compensation

• Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per year
• Benefits: Our organization has developed a comprehensive set of employee benefit programs to supplement our employees' regular wages. Our benefits represent a hidden value of additional income to our employees and include dental/medical/vision insurance, matching 401(k), 11 Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO), and professional development assistance.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for driving business growth, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

The Organization
We are on a mission to demystify the process of providing housing. Not only do we provide the tools needed to manage a rental property, but we also care deeply about helping our members build better businesses through education, resources, and community. We fiercely defend property rights in Washington state, and the rights of small housing providers to not only survive but thrive in a rapidly changing regulatory and market environment.

The Rental Housing Association of Washington (RHAWA) is a not-for-profit association made up of independent rental housing providers, manufactured community owners, and businesses that provide services to the rental housing industry. We have approximately 5,000 members.

RHAWA strives to create a culture that inspires, supports, challenges, and motivates each other. Our work environment encourages employees to engage with one another and make RHAWA a place they look forward to working at each day.

RHAWA is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination. EEO is the Law.

RHAWA is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (206) [please apply online] or via email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98103: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Business development: 3 years (Preferred)
• Sales: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person