New Development Sales Associate

At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012, we’re revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.Compass Development Marketing Group (“CDMG”) is the purpose-built new development sales and marketing division of Compass, exclusively representing developers and capital partners of new-to-market residential properties. Leveraging decades of experience and a national footprint across 350+ Compass offices, CDMG delivers best-in-class sales execution for the country’s most distinctive residential communities. CDMG is the exclusive sales and marketing partner for Loraloma Private Club & Estates, a premier luxury residential community in the Texas Hill Country developed by Areté Collective. Loraloma is a private residential community within the 2,200-acre Thomas Ranch masterplan located outside of Austin, Texas. Positioned along two miles of frontage on the Pedernales and Colorado rivers, the community spans 1,100 acres with approximately 60% preserved as open space. The development features: Turnkey and customizable modern residences A David McLay-Kidd–designed 18-hole golf course Wellness, culinary, recreation, and outdoor programming A design-forward, land stewardship–driven approach Loraloma represents one of the most highly anticipated luxury master-planned communities in Texas. The Sales Associate will report to the Sales Director and serve as a front-line member of the on-site sales team. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of residential lot and home sales - from initial inquiry through executed purchase agreement and escrow coordination. This is a high-touch, relationship-driven position requiring strong experience in luxury real estate, new development, resort-style communities, or land/lot sales. At Compass You Will: Lead Management & Sales Execution Qualify and convert inbound leads. Conduct proactive outbound outreach to CRM prospects. Manage all prospect and buyer activity within the CRM. Host and lead guided tours from the Sales Gallery. Deliver project presentations and community overviews. Coordinate and facilitate contract execution. Transaction & Escrow Support Assist with escrow process oversight and buyer file management. Coordinate buyer financing communication and tracking. Maintain accurate records of all communications and documentation. Prepare weekly traffic and sales reporting. Relationship Building Cultivate relationships with local and national brokerage communities. Partner cross-functionally with developers, lenders, title partners, and internal Compass teams. Support prospect and homeowner events. Contribute to sales messaging aligned with developer objectives. What We're Looking For: 3+ years of direct real estate sales experience. Experience in luxury, new development, master-planned communities, or resort sales strongly preferred. Demonstrated success managing full-cycle real estate transactions. Bachelor’s degree required. Active Texas real estate license (Sales Agent or Broker). Currently licensed with Compass or willing to transfer license. Strong understanding of financing structures and contingency processes. Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills. High level of professionalism, discretion, and ethical judgment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. CRM proficiency; Microsoft Office Suite competency. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume, on-site environment. Detail-oriented with strong prioritization abilities. Collaborative, team-first mindset with a customer-service orientation. Requirements: Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Five-day on-site workweek at Loraloma. Ability to pass a background check. Available to start immediately. Compensation/Benefits: Base salary. Participation in team commission pool on closed transactions. Medical, dental, and vision benefits. Professional development opportunities. Opportunity to represent a premier luxury development in Texas. Perks that You Need to Know About: Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions). Plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave; medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits; 401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); commuter program; life and disability insurance; Maven (a support system for new parents); Carrot (fertility benefits); UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network); Employee Assistance Program; and pet insurance. Do your best work, be your authentic self. At Compass, we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world — a place where they feel like they belong, where they can be their authentic selves, where they can thrive. Our collaborative, energetic culture is grounded in our Compass Entrepreneurship Principles and our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, growth and mobility. As an