Knock is redefining the home buying and selling experience, and we’re only getting started! We’re a passionate team of industry experts who knew there had to be a better, simpler way for people to navigate the journey between homes. That people-first mindset is core to how we operate, and why Knock has been honored as one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces six times in the past seven years.
We bring that mindset into the work we do every day. The Knock Bridge Loan™ empowers homebuyers to ‘buy before they sell’, by unlocking the equity in their current home, giving them greater convenience, certainty, and competitiveness.
Founded in 2015, Knock has grown into a trusted partner for thousands of homebuyers and a network of 60,000+ loan officers and agents across the country. Backed by top investors like Foundry Group, Trinity Capital, and the National Association of Realtors, we’ve built a reputation for innovation and trust, earning 900+ five-star Zillow and Trustpilot reviews and an A+ BBB rating.
Join our growing team and help shape the future of homebuying! To learn more, visit Knock.com
Mortgage Account Executive – Remote, anywhere in the US
About the Role
Knock is looking for an Account Executive to join our outbound sales team. You'll prospect new retail lending partners and drive adoption of the Knock Bridge Loan™ — our first-of-its-kind product that lets homeowners unlock the equity in their current home to buy their next one before selling.
This is a hunting role: you'll build your own pipeline through cold outreach, not inherit one. No existing lender book is required, but lending experience is necessary.
What You'll Do
- Run outbound cold outreach to turn prospects into active lending partners
- Host regular meetings and training sessions with loan officers, team leads, branch managers, and agents to review performance and drive adoption
- Meet or exceed monthly targets for loan application volume within your territory
- Track and report on outreach activity, partnerships, and application metrics
- Collaborate with internal teams to keep the partner experience seamless
- Lead initiatives that grow top-of-funnel activity and repeat applications
What You'll Bring
- Recent lending experience and/or an active NMLS license (required)
- Recent experience working directly with lenders
- 2+ years in business development or sales roles
- Track record of building a cold-outbound pipeline and hitting sales targets
- Strong communication and presentation skills, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders
- Relationship-building rooted in trust and transparency
- Coachable, collaborative, and thrives in a fast-paced, remote, distributed environment
- High school diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements
- Set up and constantly operate a computer
- Communicate and exchange accurate information with others via telephone or internet video applications
The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Our Compensation Philosophy: As a fully remote (U.S.-based) workforce, our goal is to ensure that all Knockstars are fairly compensated. The compensation information below is a good faith estimate for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.
Compensation: The base salary for this role is $60,000, plus uncapped commission paid monthly per submitted application. On-target earnings for ramped Account Executives range from $120,000 to $160,000. Actual earnings may vary based on individual performance.
This position will expire on Sept 30, 2026.
💼 Offer & Employment Terms
The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package & benefits, will be at the company’s sole discretion, and determined by factors including but not limited to years of experience, job level, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. The company also reserves the right to amend or modify this job description, employee perks, and benefits at any time. Employees eligible for bonus and/or commission will be provided details in the offer letter.
❓Why Knock
💡 Purpose-Driven Work: Your contributions will improve the homeownership journey for thousands of individuals and families.
🏡 Remote-First Flexibility: Work from anywhere in the U.S. with a flexible, people-first approach.
💙 Innovative Culture: Collaborate with curious, talented colleagues in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. To learn more about the culture at Knock, view our POPSICLE values.
🌎 Commitment to Inclusion: We are dedicated to creating diverse teams and an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone belongs.
🎉 Enjoying Life & Making an Impact
🪴 Since our founding in 2015, Knock has and continues to offer a 100% remote work culture
🏥 Top tier medical, dental, & vision benefits for full time employees starting on the first day of employment
🧘 Flexible Paid Time Off for full time employees
👶 Paid parental leave for all full time employees:
- 12 weeks paid parental leave for the birthing parent
- 6 weeks paid parental leave for the non-birthing parent
🎓 One thousand annually for professional development
🛡️ Life, AD&D and Disability insurance for full time employees
💰 401K (noncontributory by Knock) for all employees
💪 $75 monthly allowance for health & wellness
🏢 Up to $400 monthly for a co-working space for eligible employees
📶 $100 monthly allowance for home internet, mobile phone or other communication devices
🤝 $2,500 referral bonus for eligible employees
⚖️ Equal Opportunity Employer
Knock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable US federal, state, or local laws.
🛑 Internal Applicants
If you are a current employee, do not apply here - please navigate to our Internal Job Board in Greenhouse to apply to our open roles.
🌎 Remote Culture & Company Mission
We are proud to be a remote, distributed company with employees across 17 states and counting. This is an amazing opportunity to be an integral part of building a multi-billion dollar consumer brand in an industry that is long overdue for a new way of doing things. You will be working with a passionate team that is disrupting the status quo.
Knock, and its subsidiaries, are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable US federal, state, or local laws.
📬 Recruiter Policy
Please no recruitment firm or agency inquiries — you will not receive a reply from us.
📎 Application Tip
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