Account Executive, CoStar Data & Analytics – Baltimore, MD
For over 37 years, CoStar Group has led the commercial real estate industry by combining innovation, data, and analytics. Recognized as part of the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100, CoStar empowers businesses to thrive while providing rewarding opportunities for our employees. We are on a mission to digitize the world's real estate, helping people discover insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.
Proven Success: 90%+ average customer renewal rate and consistent 10%+ year-over-year growth.
High Rewards: Competitive base salary with uncapped commissions, exceptional benefits, and exclusive incentives like our annual President’s Club retreat at a luxury destination for top performers.
Career Development: Comprehensive onboarding and training experience with a clear path for growth, where top performers enjoy long-term career advancement.
Innovative Tools: Access to industry-leading products that give you a competitive edge.
Role Overview: As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for selling new business while managing and growing your client portfolio through the value of CoStar products. This is a consultative role that empowers you to build relationships, engage new clients, and oversee the entire sales process from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sell New Business: Identify and pursue new business opportunities by promoting the value of our product to the commercial real estate industry and beyond.
- Account Management: Effectively manage and expand your portfolio of clients, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and growth tailored solutions.
- #1 Commercial Real Estate Brand: Develop expertise in CoStar's products and the commercial real estate market.
- End-to-End Sales Process: Leverage your expertise through the full sales cycle, including prospecting, product demonstrations, closing, onboarding, training, and renewing clients.
- Building Relationships: Conduct in-person meetings and deliver product demos to brokers, owners, corporations, investors, and other commercial real estate professionals.
- Brand Ambassador: Represent CoStar at industry events and cultivate long term relationships and a professional network.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited not-for-profit University or College required.
- 3+ years of successful B2B outside sales experience required.
- Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
- Demonstration of commitment to prior employers.
- Experience in client management and post-sale.
- Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license.
- Satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/Driving Abstract check prior to start.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of successful outside sales experience in a B2B environment selling data, research, and analytic platforms or tools, commercial real estate, financial services, business intelligence, marketing, information providers, or related experience preferred. (Client-facing experience in the commercial real estate industry is strongly preferred.)
- Strong consultative selling skills with a proven ability to build rapport and trust with clients.
- A keen interest in the commercial real estate market and a willingness to develop expertise in CoStar's product suite.
- Demonstrated success in managing client portfolios and driving revenue growth.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
- A results-driven mindset with a focus on customer satisfaction and market knowledge.
Ideal Traits of Our Account Executives:
- Ambitious: Thrive in a competitive, fast-paced environment and are motivated by uncapped earning potential.
- Adaptable: Quick to learn and apply new concepts in a constantly evolving suite of products.
- Engaging: Excellent communicator with a client-focused approach, tailoring information to the relevant audience.
- Curious: Ask insightful questions, demonstrate strong listening skills, and are eager to learn from customers and colleagues.
- Customer-Centric: Provide valuable insights and take ownership of client requests, managing them to a successful outcome.
Join Us: If you are a driven professional looking for a high-growth, high-reward career, CoStar Group offers the ideal opportunity. Be part of a best-in-class company with strong year-over-year growth that invests in your success. Enjoy a rewarding atmosphere where you can learn, excel, and grow. We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
This position offers a base salary range of $70,000 - $90,000, based on relevant skills and experience, an uncapped/generous commission plan and generous benefits. CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.