Who is Zuma?

Zuma makes an automated sales agent that converses with 100% of inbound leads, ultimately improving the way consumers interact with businesses and organizations. We’ve built this from the ground up using AI, ML, and human support which helps increase sales conversion and support capacity for businesses of all kinds. Zuma is one of the fastest-growing startups in Los Angeles, and is well-funded and backed by world-class investors such as Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Y-Combinator, Joe Montana’s fund (Liquid 2 Ventures), Day One Ventures, Soma Capital, and other notable angel investors including Austen Allred (from Lambda School), YC’s former-COO Qasar Younis, among others.

We’re passionate about building a world-class sales team, as we believe that exceptionally talented people are the key to delivering a great customer experience at every turn. We provide a unique opportunity to grow by being surrounded by a team of brilliant and experienced individuals and leaders. Our team is dedicated to cultivating personal and professional development by creating a culture of feedback, transparency, innovation, passion, learning, and winning. Our business is dependent on happy clients who understand and participate in our vision.

Zuma is looking for a Head of Sales with 10+ years of experience selling in the multifamily industry. We are building out our Outside Sales team and seeking an individual who is excited by the opportunity to build a sales and account management team from the ground up. If you are excited about sales, and joining a fast-paced start-up environment where your work will make an immediate impact as we continue to scale, we would be a great fit for you!

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of Sales will be responsible for hitting revenue targets for 2023 and beyond. In doing so, they will need to run both strategy (creating and maintaining a sales plan to hit targets) and execution (closing deals him/herself and making the necessary hires to hit targets).

What you’ll do as part of the team:

Land and expand: build process and funnel for manual top-down reach out, onboarding, activation, and expansion
Evangelize the product and personally help close the largest deals
Work collaboratively across teams - including Engineering, Product and Marketing
Establish the inbound lead requirements needed to meet your sales objectives
Provide complete visibility into the sales pipeline at every stage of development
Take charge of recruiting and hiring sales staff
Ensure the sales team hits quota
Communicate and foster relationships with clients by attending various industry events

Here are the skills and experience you’ll need to be successful:

Proven ability in building a sales org that sells to the multifamily industry from 3 to 10+ reps and have previously grown ARR 4X YoY
At least 10+ years of relevant work experience within the multifamily industry
Excited for outside sales with 50% travel (in-market + out-of-market
You are: competitive and have a track record of success, agile and embrace change, ambitious and don’t take no for an answer, and determined to overcome obstacles
You are: a motivated self-starter who loves bringing new ideas to the table, a team player that leads by example
You have high energy: fun, happy, optimistic, entrepreneurial and have fantastic phone skills

And here is what’s in it for you:

Be a part of an exceptional team: our team is filled with talented and motivated self-starters
Unlimited opportunities for growth
Awesome company culture and numerous learning opportunities & company events
Some of the best employee perks and benefits anywhere!

Perks and benefits

Health and Wellness Reimbursement: For gym memberships, virtual classes, health program or wellness app subscriptions, etc.
Unlimited Flexible Time Off: Take the time that you need to refresh
Medical Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision
Team Activities: Frequent team outings and fun events!
Fun Incentives: Daily, weekly, and monthly contests, as well as performance-related incentive trips
Competitive base pay with uncapped commissions

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply.

Zuma is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.