Founding Multifamily Partnerships

ABOUT THE ROLE As a founding commercial hire at a residential marketplace, you will build the multifamily supply category and develop its go-to-market approach. You will work closely with the founding team to shape partnerships, pricing, and product priorities as the business expands. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Build and execute a go-to-market strategy for partnership-driven supply acquisition. - Identify landlord and operator prospects through industry relationships, outreach, networking, and market research. - Manage the partner sales cycle, from pitching and negotiating to closing and onboarding buildings. - Explain the marketplace's value proposition, including faster leasing cycles, revenue potential, automated screening, and financial transparency. - Use performance data and renewal cycles to strengthen partnerships and expand unit counts. - Collaborate with the founding team on pricing, partner feedback, business model decisions, and product priorities. - Track pipeline health, partner performance, live units, occupancy, and revenue per unit. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Five to ten years of experience in proptech, multifamily real estate, or residential leasing. - Hands-on experience in supply-side partnerships or sales, including pitching, negotiating, and closing landlords or operators. - Active relationships with multifamily landlords, owners, or operators in a major US market. - Experience in B2B sales, partnerships, or business development, ideally in real estate, proptech, or another complex sales environment. - Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and analytical skills, along with comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment. - Familiarity with multifamily operations, property management, or the flexible and short-term housing sector is valuable. LOCATION On-site in Chicago, Illinois.