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    Real Estate Account Executive

    1840 & Company

    🇿🇦 South Africa
    Remote
    SaaS
    Base + Commission
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    Posted Today
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    We are seeking remote Account Executive to join our team in EMEA.

    Qualifications:

    Proven connections within the real estate industry (mandatory)

    Experience working with or selling to:

    General Partners (GPs)

    Real estate funds or syndicators Investor-facing platforms or services Strong understanding of how GPs communicate with LPs and investors. Comfortable operating independently in a remote environment. Highly motivated by commission, ownership mindset, and upside. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

    Experience in SaaS, PropTech, FinTech, or financial services — strong advantage.

    What Success Looks Like:

    Consistent pipeline of qualified GP conversations. Closed deals driven by trust, relevance, and value. Active referral and partnership channels producing warm leads. Direct, measurable impact on revenue growth.

    Compensation & What We Offer:

    Base + aggressive commission structure (commission-heavy for high performers). Major upside from closed deals — this role is built for someone who wants meaningful earnings. Remote-first flexibility — work from anywhere. Opportunity to grow into a senior sales, partnerships, or revenue leadership role. For exceptional performers: long-term upside and deeper involvement in the company’s growth.

    This is not a call-center SDR role.

    This role is for someone who:

    Already knows the real estate world Already has relationships Wants to turn those relationships into serious income Enjoys building something early and shaping the revenue engine About 1840 & Company1840 & Company is a global leader in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and remote talent solutions, dedicated to propelling businesses forward through our comprehensive suite of services.

    We specialize in connecting companies with world-class freelance professionals and delivering top-tier outsourcing services, across over 150 countries worldwide.Our mission is to empower growth for forward-thinking businesses, seamlessly bridging

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Yes

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Negotiation·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Demo calls5–8/week
    Discovery meetings3–5/week
    Proposals & contracts2–4/week
    Forecast review1×/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Remote Friendly

    Location flexibility

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Account-Executive
    Real-Estate-Sales
    SaaS-Sales
    Business-Development
    Proptech-Sales
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

    Template question
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    How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?

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    Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.

    Template question
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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research 1840 & Company's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Research typical OTE splits for this role level and negotiate accordingly
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This Account Executive position at 1840 & Company involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

    This remote-friendly role based in ZA provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

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