Strategic Sales Manager | Housing

About The Role

EliseAI is growing quickly and you'll play a big part in building our new client base and helping our customers fundamentally change their businesses. As the Manager of Strategic Sales, you will directly manage a team of Strategic Account Executives and be responsible for driving new business and expansions within our Strategic Enterprise segment.

You will work hands-on alongside your team to identify, engage, and close new business. You'll also partner closely with CS, Engineering, and Product to execute land-and-expand motions with VP and Director-level contacts at some of the largest property managers in the US such as Greystar, Cushman & Wakefield, Asset Living, and FPI.

This role is based in EliseAI's brand-new Austin office. Beyond leading the Strategic team, you'll be instrumental in standing up this new location-helping build out the office and grow EliseAI's brand and presence across the Texas region.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and be held accountable for your team's revenue number within the Strategic Enterprise segment
• Help establish and build out EliseAI's new office, growing our brand and market presence across the Texas region
• Lead and coach a team of Strategic AEs, developing their sales skills in line with a "challenger sales" methodology
• Work closely with Strategic AEs to drive adoption of EliseAI with VP and Director-level contacts
• Support Strategic Account Executives through the entire sales cycle - prospecting (with SDRs), initial outreach, product demos, negotiations, and expansions
• Work closely with Demand Gen and SDR teams on planning and executing our "ABM" strategy
• Hire, onboard, train, and performance manage the Strategic AE team
• Attend industry conferences to increase market presence of EliseAI throughout the US
• Develop a deep understanding of Strategic Enterprise specific needs and pain-points; work closely with engineering and product to champion new products and solutions
• Lead weekly pipeline reviews, business reviews, team meetings, and one-on-ones
• Partner with Sales Ops and Marketing on building out playbooks, processes, scripts, etc. for the next stage of growth
• Provide accurate sales forecasting, reporting, and performance metrics tracking
• Attract top-tier talent to join our driven team

Why Top Sales Talent Joins EliseAI

• Backed by Andreessen Horowitz, pioneering agentic AI to transform how property management operates
• $200M+ ARR with 100% year-over-year growth
• 5M units and 1 in 6 apartments in the U.S powered by EliseAI
• Proven product-market fit and rapid industry adoption
• High-ACV, fast-moving deals and consistently strong team attainment
• Top three AEs on pace to book $65M+ in ARR this year
• Ranked among the top sales organizations on RepVue

Move at rocket speed, build something massive.

• We're scaling fast, solving real client problems with precision and ambition.
• Here, you own your impact-full autonomy, no micromanagement, no fluff.
• We hire the best, expect the best, and give you the masterclass of your career.
• It's hard, it's intense, and it's the most rewarding work you'll ever do.
• If you're hungry, driven, and ready to build something massive, climb aboard.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of B2B SaaS sales management experience in Strategic Sales
• Experience managing an average deal size of at least $150,000
• Demonstrated experience in consistently meeting and exceeding sales quotas
• Experience in managing complex enterprise consultative sales processes (multi-threading, procurement, multi-product, long sales cycles, etc.)
• Willingness to work in person at our new office 4-5 days a week and travel frequently

Benefits

In addition to the growth and impact you'll have at EliseAI, we offer competitive salaries along with the following benefits:

• Equity in the company
• Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100%
• Fully paid parental leave
• Commuter benefits
• 401k benefits
• Fitness & home services stipend to cover part of your expenses so you can focus on what matters
• A collaborative in-office environment with an open floor plan, fully stocked kitchen, and all meals covered in the office
• Unlimited vacation and paid holidays
• We'll cover relocation packages and make the move exciting, not painful!

Job Compensation Range

The estimated salary for this role is $200,000+ base (OTE $400,000+). EliseAI offers a competitive total rewards package which includes base salary, equity, a comprehensive benefits & perks package, and bonus depending on the role. Exact compensation is determined based on a number of factors including experience, skill level, location and qualifications which are assessed during the interview process.

Employment with EliseAI is on an “at-will” basis, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.