Founding Director of Real Estate

Who we are:

Haus is a luxury hospitality operator of flexible-term, furnished rentals designed for the modern traveler. We’re revolutionizing the alternative accommodations industry by making it easy for people to live where they want, when they want.

We are venture-funded and growing rapidly in the $100B alternative accommodations space, and are led by a founding team of experienced real estate investors and operators from McKinsey & BCG.

The role:

*Hustlers wanted*

As our Founding Director of Real Estate, you’ll use your real estate network and sales skills to source, structure, and close deals to grow Haus’ portfolio of luxury mid-term rentals. In this role, you’ll work closely with our CEO and COO to develop and execute our growth & acquisition strategy to identify and pursue high-value deals in New York City and beyond.

We are looking for a self-starter with a demonstrated ability to sell and close deals, as well as someone that can operate effectively in a fast-paced startup environment with limited structure. If you are a professional who possesses great interest in commercial and multifamily real estate, with strong communications skills then this role may be for you!

What you’ll do:

• Sign as many qualified new units as possible; drive supply growth through identifying top-of-funnel growth opportunities, building relationships with asset owners and brokers, and nurturing deals from inception to close.
• Sell Haus to developers and multifamily owners by articulating the benefits of this category of real estate.
• Communicate Haus’ value proposition to owners clearly and effectively, and articulate our revenue-sharing model.
• Identify and attract top of funnel opportunities that fit Haus’ brand standards by connecting with owners, brokers, and other stakeholders.
• Research qualified real estate owners, assets, and operators to build a lead list of strategic targets for our portfolio.
• Work closely with the CEO and COO to develop and implement a growth & acquisition plan for New York City and beyond.
• Build relationships with developers, building owners, and individual real estate investors to drive supply pipeline growth.
• Negotiate and structure deals in conjunction with Haus’ executive team.
• Craft, negotiate, and structure management agreements favorable to Haus and its guests.
• Become an expert at pipeline management while driving improvements to the process when shortcomings are identified.

Who we’re looking for (in descending order of importance):

• Unlimited hustle and scrappiness
• Excellent sales skills and all-star closing ability -- startup SDR/BDR or executive experience preferred, extra points for proptech/real estate experience.
• You live, breathe, and sleep real estate, and you are ultra passionate and knowledgable about the local market
• Strong communication skills with an eye-to-detail approach
• A real estate license will be considered a plus but it is not a requirement
• Quick thinker and dealmaker
• Looking to work on a small, tightly-knit team who is self-motivated to make an impact and take initiative
• You are decisive, analytical, and entrepreneurial, with a drive to implement and execute a strategic plan for property acquisition
• Based in NYC metro area

Perks and Benefits:

• This role has an all-in salary range (base bonus) of $90,000-$145,000 depending on skills and experience
• Stock options
• Senior role at high-growth startup with upward advancement opportunities
• Health insurance
• Sick leave and a generous PTO policy
• A fun, motivated team in a flexible, fast-paced work environment!