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KnockDirector of Sales - Remote (anywhere in the US)
Knock seeks a remote Director of Sales to manage and grow the Account Executive organization. In this position, you will be accountable for meeting performance targets…
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Director of Sales - Remote (anywhere in the US) at Knock is a full-time role. Work arrangement: Remote. Location: Applicants in United States only. The listed pay is USD 165,000 - 180,000/yr. It was posted on Oct 2, 2026. This listing is paused and not taking applications at the moment.
Job Description
Knock seeks a remote Director of Sales to manage and grow the Account Executive organization. In this position, you will be accountable for meeting performance targets for outreach, leads, and loan applications across Account Executives, Senior Account Executives, and Wholesale Account Executives. You will define territory coverage, build headcount plans, design compensation structures with Finance and People teams, and establish structured onboarding and coaching programs. Additionally, you will function as the primary channel expert, translating partner feedback into operational, product, and marketing improvements.
This role suits an experienced sales leader with a background in proptech, real estate, or mortgage who thrives in a distributed environment. Knock operates as a financial technology company focused on transforming how people buy and sell homes. The firm created the Knock Bridge Loan, an innovative financing product allowing consumers to utilize existing home equity to purchase their next property before selling their current residence.
Responsibilities
- Manage team production metrics covering outreach activity, lead generation, conversion rates, and loan application volume.
- Hire, mentor, coach, and evaluate Account Executives while maintaining rigorous production standards.
- Build a repeatable onboarding program to accelerate time-to-productivity for new hires.
- Partner with Finance and People teams to design and evaluate commission and compensation structures tied to application generation and sales costs.
- Deliver reliable rolling forecasts and manage pipelines and cadence for leadership.
- Develop separate strategic playbooks tailored for retail lending partners versus agents and broader lenders.
- Determine organizational design, territory coverage models, and headcount planning.
- Gather field feedback from borrowers and partners to drive necessary operational, product, and marketing adjustments.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of sales or business development experience within the mortgage, real estate, or proptech sectors.
- At least 4 years of experience leading sales teams.
- Demonstrated history of hitting sales targets, scaling lead and application volume, and forecasting accurately.
- Extensive knowledge of retail lending operations and decision-making processes for loan officers, branch managers, and team leads.
- Ability to form positioning strategies for buy-before-you-sell offerings and handle objections regarding timing, cost, and rates.
- Familiarity with the competitive landscape to guide team selling strategies.
- Recent professional lending experience.
- Ability to travel for business, including overnight trips at least four times per year.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree preferred, or equivalent practical experience.
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Benefits
- Top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment.
- Flexible paid time off.
- Paid parental leave providing 12 weeks for the birthing parent and 6 weeks for the non-birthing parent.
- Non-contributory 401(k) retirement plan.
- Annual professional development stipend of one thousand dollars.
- Life, AD&D, and disability insurance coverage.
- Monthly health and wellness allowance of seventy-five dollars.
- Co-working space allowance of up to four hundred dollars monthly for eligible workers.
- Monthly stipend of one hundred dollars for mobile phone, home internet, or communication tools.
- Employee referral bonus program of two thousand five hundred dollars.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is fully remote and can be performed from anywhere in the United States.
What is the salary range for the Director of Sales role?
The estimated salary range for this position is between $165,000.00 and $180,000.00 USD, and the role is also eligible for a performance-based bonus.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates must have at least 8 years of sales or business development experience in real estate, mortgage, or proptech, including a minimum of 4 years leading sales teams and recent lending experience.
When does the job posting expire?
The job posting is scheduled to expire on October 30, 2026.
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