Rise Modular is expanding its West Coast sales presence with a Sales Manager focused on business development across California, Washington, and Oregon. The role centers on identifying and advancing modular construction opportunities, with a emphasis on wood-frame Type III and Type V projects, while building durable relationships with developers, owners, investors, general contractors, and public-sector stakeholders. This onsite position in Los Angeles offers a salary range of USD 115,000 to 140,000 per year, with a bachelor’s degree preferred.
Compensation and Location
Location: Los Angeles, CA (onsite). Salary: USD 115,000 - 140,000 per year.
Responsibilities
- Identify and qualify new development opportunities on the West Coast where Rise Modular’s products and services fit well
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of developers, owners, investors, contractors, and municipal contacts
- Generate new business through outreach, networking, referrals, industry events, and strategic relationship building
- Position Rise Modular as a preferred partner for volumetric modular construction solutions
- Articulate Rise’s value in terms of schedule acceleration, cost predictability, quality, scalability, and sustainability
- Track 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 pursue projects
- 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 across the territory
- Provide regular reports on pipeline activity, opportunities, meetings, and market conditions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or a related field is preferred
- Proven success in business development, sales, account management, construction, real estate development, or a related field
- Understanding of the real estate development and construction lifecycle including entitlements, permitting, financing, and project delivery
- Familiarity with West Coast housing and development markets, especially California
- Strong relationship-building, networking, and consultative sales skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a remote environment
- Experience with 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
Technologies
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- CoStar
- Crexi
- Reonomy
- Dodge
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Life and disability insurance
- 401k participation
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
About Rise Modular
Rise Modular transforms construction through innovative volumetric modular building solutions that blend advanced manufacturing with modern construction practices. The company delivers high-quality multifamily, hospitality, student housing, workforce housing, and affordable housing projects faster, more efficiently, and more sustainably than traditional methods.
We are seeking a driven and relationship-focused Sales Manager for West Coast Business Development to expand Rise Modular’s presence across California, Washington, and Oregon by sourcing and developing new opportunities aligned with our modular platform.
Position Overview
The Sales Manager will steer West Coast business development, forging relationships with developers, owners, investors, general contractors, and municipal stakeholders involved in multifamily and commercial housing. The role focuses on sourcing qualified opportunities that fit Rise Modular’s volumetric capabilities, with a primary emphasis on wood-frame Type III and Type V construction. The ideal candidate combines strong relationship-building with a solid understanding of real estate development, construction, and consultative sales.
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
- 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 6–12 months
- Develop strong relationships with developers and industry stakeholders across the territory
- Identify projects aligned with Rise Modular’s capabilities and growth objectives
- Increase market visibility and project opportunities within target sectors
- Support successful project pursuits resulting in new business growth
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in modular, prefab, off-site construction, construction services, or CRE industries
- Existing relationships within 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 role offers the opportunity to influence housing delivery across fast-growing West Coast markets at the intersection of construction innovation, manufacturing, and real estate development.
Rise Modular is a growing organization solving housing and construction challenges through scalable modular solutions and strategic industry partnerships.
