Account Executive - SMB IM
Appfolio
Santa Barbara, CA · Posted October 15, 2026
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November 2026
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- #14Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in the West Coast18% · of 53
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About the job
AppFolio is more than a company. We’re a community of dreamers, big thinkers, problem solvers, active listeners, and multipliers. At every opportunity, we set the pace while delivering innovation built to carry real estate into the future. One in which every experience feels effortless, yet meaningful. Where customers are empowered to take on any opportunity. We show up as one team, connected by our values to be a force for good. Because together, we have the power to create extraordinary outcomes for our customers, our communities, and ourselves.
We’re looking for energetic individuals wanting to advance their Sales career as an Account Executive on our Investment Manager SMB Sales Team!
AppFolio’s award winning web-based software is used by thousands of happy customers across the country and we are experiencing rapid growth. Each of our Account Executives, works diligently to prospect, qualify and close business within their assigned segments. They earn great pay, receive exceptional sales and product training and have continued mentoring for career growth.
Ideal candidates are relentless in their commitment to win and are true sales hunters. They also have a proven track record of being self-motivated with consistent sales goal achievement, as well as the ability to build extraordinary relationships with customers, prospects and team members.
Your impact
• Handle all aspects of the sales cycle from prospecting to closing of SMB level opportunities.
• Manage pipeline and work activities in Salesforce.com.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date forecasts.
• Networking, Relationship Building, Cold Calling, Lead Follow-up through Emails, Product Demonstrations and Execution of Service Agreements.
Qualifications
• This is a hybrid role
• 2+ years of full-cycle SaaS sales experience in the SMB space at a SaaS/tech company.
• Experience using a consultative, solution based sales methodology desired. Challenger Sales Methodology preferred.
• BA/BS or equivalent experience preferred.
Must have
• Ability to develop trusted relationships.
• Ability and resilience to work in a fast paced sales environment.
• Proven record of success achieving and exceeding quotas.
• Solid understanding of technical applications used for selling such as MS Office Suite, Salesforce.com and Zoom.
Location
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Compensation & Benefits
The compensation that we reasonably expect to pay for this role is: $140,000.00 OTE. The actual compensation for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, education, experience, and internal equity.
Please note that compensation is just one aspect of a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The compensation range listed here does not include additional benefits or any discretionary bonuses you may be eligible for based on your role and/or employment type.
Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits - see here.
We accept applications on an ongoing basis.
About AppFolio AppFolio is the technology leader powering the future of the real estate industry. Our innovative platform and trusted partnership enable our customers to connect communities, increase operational efficiency, and grow their business. For more information about AppFolio, visit appfolio.com.
Why AppFolio
Grow | We enable a culture of high performance, where delivering results is recognized by opportunities for growth and compelling total rewards. Our challenging and meaningful work drive the growth of our business, and ourselves.
Learn | We partner with you to realize your potential by investing in you from the start. We're cultivating a team of big thinkers through coaching and mentorship with our best-in-class leaders, and giving you the time and tools to develop your skills.
Impact | We are creating a world where living in, investing in, managing, and supporting communities feels magical and effortless, freeing people to thrive. We do this by innovating with purpose while cultivating a culture of impact. We learn as much from each other as we do our customers and our communities.
Connect | We excel at hybrid work by fostering an environment that feels flexible, personal and connected, no matter where we are. We create space to fuel innovation and collaboration, and we come together to celebrate, connect, and succeed.
Paddle as One.
Learn more at appfolio.com/company/careers
Statement of Equal Opportunity
At AppFolio, we value diversity in backgrounds and perspectives and depend on it to drive our innovative culture. That’s why we’re a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that our products, our teams, and our business are stronger because of it. This means that no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law, you’re always welcome at AppFolio.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process for a disability, pregnancy-related condition, or religious practice, please contact us at peopleoperations@appfolio.com or (805) 284-0834. You do not need to use any particular wording.