Now Hiring - Rise Modular - Sales Manager - West Coast Business Development in Los Angeles, CA

Full description of the position

About Rise Modular Rise Modular is transforming the construction industry through innovative volumetric modular building solutions. By combining advanced manufacturing with modern construction practices, Rise delivers high-quality multifamily, hospitality, student housing, workforce housing, and affordable housing projects faster, more efficiently, and more sustainably than traditional construction methods. We are seeking a driven and relationship-focused Sales Manager West Coast Business Development to help expand Rise Modular's presence throughout California, Washington, and Oregon by sourcing and developing new project opportunities aligned with our modular construction platform. Position

Overview

The Sales Manager will lead business development efforts across the West Coast region, identifying and cultivating relationships with developers, owners, investors, general contractors, and municipal stakeholders involved in multifamily and commercial housing development. This role is responsible for sourcing qualified project opportunities that align with Rise Modular's volumetric modular capabilities, with a primary focus on wood-frame Type III and Type V construction projects. The ideal candidate combines strong relationship-building skills with an understanding of real estate development, construction, and consultative sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new development opportunities across California, Washington, and Oregon where Rise Modular's products and services are a strong fit
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of developers, owners, investors, contractors, and municipal contacts
• Generate new business opportunities through outreach, networking, referrals, industry events, and strategic relationship development
• Position Rise Modular as a preferred partner for volumetric modular construction solutions
• Communicate Rise's value proposition related to schedule acceleration, cost predictability, quality, scalability, and sustainability
• Monitor market activity including housing initiatives, entitlement activity, RFPs, and development trends
• Support relationship development with city housing departments, planning agencies, and public-sector stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal design, engineering, estimating, and preconstruction teams to support project pursuits
• Assist in developing proposals, presentations, feasibility studies, and client-facing materials
• Maintain accurate CRM activity, pipeline tracking, and forecasting data
• Represent Rise Modular at industry conferences, trade associations, housing events, and networking functions throughout the territory
• Report regularly on pipeline activity, opportunities, meetings, and market conditions Target Clients
• Multifamily real estate developers
• Affordable housing developers
• Property owners and investors
• General contractors and construction firms
• Asset and property management groups
• Municipal and public housing stakeholders Target Project Types
• Affordable multifamily housing
• Market-rate apartments and condominiums
• Student housing
• Hospitality and extended-stay lodging
• Workforce housing
• Transitional and temporary housing Construction Focus Projects best suited for:
• Wood-frame volumetric modular construction
• Type III and Type V multifamily and hospitality development What Success Looks Like
• Build a qualified West Coast project pipeline within the first 612 months
• Develop strong relationships with developers and industry stakeholders across the territory
• Identify projects aligned with Rise Modular's operational capabilities and strategic growth objectives
• Contribute to increased market visibility and project opportunities within target sectors
• Support successful project pursuits resulting in new business growth

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or related field preferred
• Demonstrated history of success with business development, sales, account management, construction, real estate development, or related industry experience
• Understanding of the real estate development and construction lifecycle including entitlements, permitting, financing, and project delivery
• Familiarity with West Coast housing and development markets, particularly California
• Strong relationship-building, networking, and consultative sales skills
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout California, Washington, and Oregon

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within modular, prefab, off-site construction, construction services, or commercial real estate industries
• Existing relationships within the development, construction, or housing sectors
• Familiarity with affordable housing programs including LIHTC and public funding structures
• Experience with CRE and development research platforms such as CoStar, Crexi, Reonomy, or Dodge
• Experience supporting RFP/RFQ pursuits
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Why Join Rise Modular This is an opportunity to help shape the future of housing delivery across high-growth West Coast markets while working at the intersection of construction innovation, manufacturing, and real estate development. At Rise Modular, you will join a growing organization focused on solving critical housing and construction challenges through scalable modular solutions and strategic industry partnerships. The base salary range for this role is $115,000 $140,000 (Annually). Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Rise Modular's Total Rewards package for employees. Rise Modular provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off. Above all else, our team members should have a positive attitude and be flexible as to job responsibilities. We have a collaborative, team focused, and fast-paced environment and welcome team members who are interested in working for a progressive and innovative organization. For additional information about Rise Modular, please visit our website at [please apply online] We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Rise Modular is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws. Rise does not sponsor individuals for employment in the United States.