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VP of Sales

Better
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Jan 2024

About the role

Better is reimagining home finance and making it faster, cheaper, and easier for everyone to become a homeowner. We leverage creative technology and innovation to make the home buying journey more approachable and understandable and home finance more affordable and accessible. Here are some interesting facts to help you get to know Better:
 - We’ve funded over $100 billion in loans for our customers, more than any other fintech - We ranked #1 in the U.S. on LinkedIn's Top Startups 2020 and 2021 - We are Forbes’ Best Online Mortgage Lender for 2023 - We are USA Today’s Best Mortgage Lenders of 2023, Best for FHA Loans - We have raised over $1.2 billion in equity capital to transform the mortgage industry, the largest financial asset class in the world - And we’re just getting started!
We are a place where smart, hungry, ambitious people who want to recognize their full potential thrive. 
A Better Opportunity
Better is looking for a strategic, results driven Vice President of Sales who will oversee and elevate our expanding sales organization. The ideal candidate will serve as the driving force behind our sales team, energizing our sales culture, focusing on accountability, execution, training, and coaching. As a pivotal member of the leadership team, the VP of Sales will play a critical role in reshaping and optimizing sales workflows and processes to fuel innovation and efficiency. 

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with the Head of Sales and Operations to provide excellent leadership to the sales team, setting and communicating clear and compelling strategies for achieving sales objectives.
  • Oversee the restructuring of sales workflows and processes to drive innovation and streamline operations.
  • Directly manage and mentor a team of high-performing sales managers and individuals, ensuring they meet and exceed sales targets.
  • Foster a collaborative and results-oriented culture, encouraging a bias for action and a commitment to excellence.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to enhance the conversion of company-generated leads into revenue.
  • Leverage digital tools and our industry-leading cost structure to optimize sales efficiency.
  • Lead the utilization and integration of cutting-edge technology and data to increase the productivity and effectiveness of the sales team.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of sales leadership experience with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets within the mortgage industry.
  • Expertise in leveraging technology and data to drive sales productivity.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and compassion as a leader, motivating individuals to perform at their optimal level.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills with a customer-centric decision-making approach.
  • Strong bias for action, coupled with the ability to execute strategies that deliver immediate impact.
  • Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally to drive transformative change.
  • Possess a strong ownership and leadership mindset, with the adaptability to thrive in ambiguous or uncertain environments.
Company Benefits 
Our total rewards package consists of base salary, equity, benefits, and opportunity for yearly cash bonus. Some of our benefits include:
 - Comprehensive healthcare, retirement, and voluntary benefits. Think medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, 401k, and more. - Personalized care and tools for realizing your mental health and wellness goals. - Company paid for lunch when working in the office. - Additional benefit perks & discounts.
Disclaimer  
Better Home & Finance Holding Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for our employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status, or any other reason protected by law.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Better will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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