Director of Sales, Student Housing (Houston)

Director of Sales, Student Housing (Houston)

At TEAL, we pride ourselves on delivering the best managed central plants in the world and providing exceptional customer service to both new and existing clients. We are expanding our footprint in the Student Housing market and are seeking an experienced and well-connected professional to drive growth in this vertical.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, Student Housing will be responsible for business development in the student housing sector, specifically focusing on selling TEAL Systems' 15-year agreements to developers of privately-owned student housing developments. The successful candidate will have deep experience in this market, a network of established relationships, and a proven ability to build and maintain strong, high-level relationships with decision-makers across the country. This role requires a strategic, results-driven individual who is plugged into the student housing world and can effectively expand our market presence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Drive Business Growth : Expand market share and revenue within the student housing sector by developing new relationships and growing existing ones.
2. Build and Maintain Client Relationships : Foster strong, long-term relationships with developers and decision-makers in the student housing market.
3. Develop and Manage Project Pipeline : Continuously build and maintain a pipeline of student housing projects in design or LOI status.
4. Achieve Signed Contract Goals : Meet or exceed targets for signed contracts and agreements with developers of student housing projects.
5. Industry Engagement : Stay deeply involved in the student housing community by attending relevant industry events, conferences, and building strategic partnerships.
6. Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

1. Proven Experience : 5+ years of experience in business development within the student housing sector, with a demonstrated track record of success in relationship building and contract negotiations.
2. Network : A strong network of existing relationships with developers, owners, and decision-makers in privately-owned student housing projects.
3. Strategic Mindset : Ability to identify growth opportunities and execute strategic plans to expand TEAL's market presence in student housing.
4. Relationship Building : Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for fostering long-term relationships with clients and partners.
5. Results-Driven : Strong focus on achieving business growth and meeting/exceeding sales targets.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Real Estate, or a related field.
2. Experience in long-term contract negotiations, particularly in real estate, development, or construction sectors.
3. Knowledge of the technical aspects of managed central plant systems is a plus.

WHY JOIN TEAL

1. Competitive Compensation
2. Holistic Health Coverage (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
3. 401k Plan with Employer Match
4. PTO Allotment (3 weeks after 90 days of employment)
5. Membership to professional organizations
6. Excellent Growth and Advancement Opportunities

If you are a well-connected, driven individual with a passion for business development and the student housing sector, we’d love to hear from you!

TEAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TEAL requires pre-employment background checks and drug screening.

This is a full time position.