Senior Living Sales Specialist
Resort Lifestyle Communities
Drive High Occupancy. Close with Purpose. Make an Impact.
At Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC)- Glen Meadows Retirement, we are seeking a proven relationship‑driven, consultative sales individual who knows how to fill communities, build urgency, and consistently drive occupancy to 95–100%+.
If you have a track record of high-volume move-ins, strong closing ratios, and measurable occupancy growth in relationship‑driven, consultative sales, this is your opportunity to support a thriving Independent Living community and make a meaningful impact.
This position is focused on:
- Occupancy growth
- Lead conversion
- Closing urgency
- Consistent follow-up and pipeline management
You will be expected to generate results, not just activity.
What You’ll Do
Drive Occupancy Growth
- Execute a sales and marketing plan to achieve and sustain full occupancy (95–100%+)
- Maintain daily outbound prospecting (50+ calls/day when needed)
- Convert leads quickly through effective follow-up, urgency, and closing strategies
- Manage pipeline in CRM with accurate, timely documentation
Close Move-Ins Consistently
- Conduct high-impact tours that lead to decisions, not just visits
- Identify objections and confidently overcome them
- Secure signed leases, deposits, and completed move-in documentation
Build High-Quality Lead Generation
- Develop referral networks with:
- Senior living influencers
- Community partners
- Key decision makers
Execute events, outreach, and networking strategies that generate applicable leads
Operate Like a Sales Leader
- Own your numbers: conversion ratios, occupancy %, and move-ins
- Partner with leadership to adjust strategy and drive results
- Deliver consistent reporting on KPIs and sales performance
What We’re Looking For (REQUIRED – NOT OPTIONAL)
This role is NOT a fit for candidates without experience in relationship‑driven, consultative sales.
- Required Experience
- 2+ years of proven relationship‑driven, consultative sales.
- Demonstrated success in:
- Driving occupancy growth
- Closing high-value decisions
- Managing a full sales funnel
- Must-Have Skills
- Strong closer with a sense of urgency and competitive drive
- Ability to handle objections and ask for the sale
- High-level emotional intelligence working with seniors and families
- Organized, disciplined, and CRM-driven
- Comfortable with high outbound call volume and follow-up expectations
Work Requirements
- Tuesday–Saturday schedule, with evenings and events as needed
- Reliable transportation for outreach and networking
- Ability to stay active leading tours throughout the day
Benefits for Full-Time Employees
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Access your pay anytime
- $341 benefit stipend per pay period to apply toward your premiums for benefits you elect through the company:
- Health, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- HSA, FSA, LSA
- Accident & Hospital Indemnity
- Legal & Identity Theft Protection
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with employer match
Ready to Increase Occupancy with Heart?
Bring your servant heart to a place that feels like family. Apply today and our Talent Acquisition Team will follow up soon!
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