Don’t just live life….love life!

Who wants to go to a boring job? At Lifespace, we get paid to create memories for our residents!

We are not limited by our job title. We are one team united by our passion for service with a dash of fun. No matter the stage in your career, this is your opportunity to be empowered to create your own lasting impression.

***Texas, Florida, and Midwest ****

The Sales Specialist will be responsible for working with communities on lead management, sales presentations, closing sales and meeting monthly sales expectations to improve occupancy for assigned communities.  The sales specialist will work in close collaboration with the regional director of sales and marketing and other sales team members as a key member of a motivated sales team.

 A few other details about the role:

• Partner and collaborate with the executive director, regional director of sales and marketing, and the community sales team to develop and execute marketing plans to achieve community occupancy goals.
• Improve the occupancy level and revenue production of the community in accordance with the marketing and business plans to include completing sales calls, generating leads and closing sales.
• Achieve individual sales goals and targets (call-outs, appointments, sales, closings, etc.)
• Provide direct selling support to improve sales performance and meet sales expectations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with and generate leads through residents, family, and professional referral sources.
• Establish public relations events to promote goodwill in the community and work with other sales team members and management to plan, coordinate, and implement monthly prospect and/or referral source activities and events.
• Ensure that each prospective resident receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which includes greeting and acknowledging every prospective resident, maintaining solid product knowledge, and all other aspects of customer service.
• Maintain prospective residents’ interest and commitments through continuous follow-up.
• Follow organizational procedures in lead tracking and maintain current records of all leads and prospective residents.
• Demonstrate an expertise and knowledge of current best practices in successful upscale retirement housing sales and marketing techniques.
• Represent in professional manner the organization at public and community functions and foster a positive image of the community.
• Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Position requires significant outside travel.
• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.

And here's what you need to apply:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field
• Five to eight years marketing/sales leader experience, preferably in a regional capacity over multiple communities.
• Minimum of three years of experience in implementing successful business development strategies in various types of markets.
• Full vaccination against COVID-19. For applicants who are not vaccinated, applicant must be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on or before the applicant’s first day of employment. Lifespace will provide any employee or applicant with the COVID-19 vaccine free of charge

Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:
Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, is one of the nation's largest senior living provider of non-profit retirement communities. The organization has annual revenue of over $340 million and employs over 3,800 team members. Lifespace Communities is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Lifespace has remained true to its founding ideal: to help create exceptional, financially sound communities where people could enjoy a more rewarding and secure retirement. The organization is committed to excellence and innovation in creating communities that celebrate the lives of seniors. Lifespace serves over 5,100 residents.

The Lifespace Communities are as follows:

• Abbey Delray - Delray Beach, Florida
• Abbey Delray South - Delray Beach, Florida
• Beacon Hill - Lombard, Illinois
• Claridge Court - Prairie Village, Kansas
• Edgemere - Dallas, Texas
• Friendship Village Of Bloomington - Bloomington, Minnesota
• Friendship Village Of South Hills - Upper St. Claire, Pennsylvania
• Harbour's Edge - Delray Beach, Florida
• New Castle - Mequon, Wisconsin
• Oak Trace - Downers Grove, Illinois
• Querencia at Barton Creek – Austin, Texas
• The Stayton – Fort Worth, Texas
• Village On The Green - Longwood, Florida
• The Waterford - Juno Beach, Florida