Sales Program

This sales and leadership development position prepares entry level professionals for sales and leadership roles at Independence Village and StoryPoint communities. It begins with a foundational phase combining industry fundamentals with coaching in consultative selling skills, presentations and public speaking; development continues in the areas of team leadership and technical selling skills. Successful participants will be assigned to their own senior community and eventually may expand into regional leadership and coaching responsibilities. Required Experience for Entry Level Sales: Bachelor's degree or 1 - 2 years working experience Competitive with strong work ethic Strong self-awareness and ethical behavior Exceptional communication skills Problem solving and analytical thinking Ability to develop strong relationships Primary Responsibilities for Entry Level Sales: Will work directly with our sales team learning numerous valuable aspects of our organization and professional selling skills Develop clear understanding of Independence Village and StoryPoint brands Become fully aware of the needs of seniors and the needs of their families Speaks intelligently and professionally Demonstrates appropriate urgency Successfully develops connections with prospective residents Proficient in the call center and in-home visits Continuous commitment to personal development General Working Conditions: This position entails standing for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively with others, sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required. Equal Opportunity Employer This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty. #J-18808-Ljbffr StoryPoint