VP of Industry Relations (AI)

Location: Remote within the United States; listed locations include Texas, Columbus, Ohio, and Cleveland, Ohio. Significant travel of approximately 40–50% is required.

Salary: $158,000–$200,000 annually, plus profit-sharing and other bonus opportunities.

Company

hirify.global's Restb.ai division develops AI and property-data solutions for the real estate industry.

What you will do

• Build executive relationships with Tier 1 MLS CEOs, boards, and large brokerage leaders.
• Move high-stakes MLS and enterprise brokerage deals through completion and serve as the executive escalation point for strategic accounts.
• Represent Restb.ai at major industry forums, delivering keynotes, panels, and thought-leadership sessions.
• Explain the product vision and roadmap, including AI-native, agentic, conversational workflows based on property and visual data.
• Develop direct MLS data relationships and help build a resilient data-access foundation.
• Partner with data-acquisition and legal teams on data compliance, licensing, and partnership strategy.

Requirements

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in the MLS ecosystem, large brokerages or franchises, or top-tier proptech.
• Active senior relationships with major MLS executives, real estate association leaders, and large independent brokerage executives.
• Deep knowledge of MLS data structures, RESO Web API, data-licensing agreements, cooperative MLS rules, and brokerage dynamics.
• Proven ability to speak to large, sophisticated audiences and close enterprise-scale agreements.
• Comfort with AI, computer vision, and spatial-data workflows, including communicating advanced technology in business terms.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 40–50% for executive meetings and national conferences.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work with a collaborative, open, and inclusive team environment.
• Medical, dental, and company-paid vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and additional voluntary insurance options.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources.
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage and health savings contributions.
• Career and skill development resources, communication stipends, and referral bonuses.