Now Hiring - Sales Assistant in Lincolnwood, IL

SUMMARY:

Responsible for marketing of the community to prospective residents and general community by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists Director of Sales in marketing the community.
• Conducts marketing tours of prospective residents and other guests as requested by the Director of Sales and Marketing. Gathers information and provides a summary to the Director of Sales and Marketing to determine appropriate follow up.
• Accepts payments and processes paperwork through Business Operations accordingly.
• Assists prospective residents with unit selection, including selection of options. Works closely with the Move in Coordinator to schedule a move-in date.
• Assists move in coordinator, as needed, to ensure that apartment is ready for resident move-in. Completes work orders and completes final walk-through of apartment when needed.
• Coordinates and participates in the move-in process with other members of the Move-In team.
• Maintains contact with clients on the wait list.
• Tracks and monitors sales of apartment units.
• Monitors files for required information, notifies all related departments and resident committees.
• Coordinates events and functions. Assists with planning of all aspects of event and its execution, under the direction of the Director of Sales.
• Maintains department supply inventory, places orders as required.
• Assists Director of Sales and team in developing the marketing goals and strategy
• Assists Director of Sales and Marketing with prospect communication as directed
• Inputs prospect information on a timely basis and maintains Sherpa database
• May act as community or organization representative at various community or senior advocacy meetings and events.
• Prepares marketing reports as needed and directed by Director of Sales and Marketing
• Performs special duties as assigned by the Marketing Director or his/her designee.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees must satisfactorily attain and maintain Criminal Record Clearance. Pre-employment drug screening and physical required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or two years related experience and/or training.
• Previous experience in senior living industry preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from prospects, residents, volunteers, or employees of the organization and the general public.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Excellent interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands here are representative of those met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to hold objects, writing instruments, or files, and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is required to walk on a regular basis.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Attends all mandatory meetings and in-services.
• Follows all safety precautions, including use of necessary devices or equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lincolnwood, IL 60712: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Marketing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location