Sales Manager (18 month Contract)

at  LEV Senior Living

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sales Manager is responsible for providing outstanding customer service in generating sales from individuals, referral groups and organizations. They must demonstrate exceptional understanding of seniors, product knowledge, report/lead base management, and current competitive intelligence. Ability to develop and maintain referral relationships and exceptional sales and marketing skills, are key position responsibilities. As a key representative of Harmony Hill Retirement Community, the Sales team are expected to empower the management team to support exceptional customer service, while fostering demonstration of company Mission, Vision and Values in all we do. Must maintain confidentiality of all community information. The successful candidate will work in conjunction with another Sales Manager where you will work collaboratively to achieve occupancy targets.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Post-secondary education with experience in business administration or communications or equivalent sales experience. Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills in English are required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are key to your success in this role. Organizational abilities and initiative are essential. Proficiency with office systems (phone, computer, fax, copiers, word, excel database management, CRM systems etc.). Must possess a valid Ontario driver’s license and provide a vehicle to perform the duties of this position.
Must be flexible to work evenings, weekends in order to provide excellent service for our prospects.

SELLING SKILLS

• Explain and demonstrate the stages of the selling process (relationship building, planning the sales call, identifying priorities, relating and reinforcing benefits, feedback loop, demonstrating capability)
• Effective and timely tracking of each prospect from initial inquiry to final outcome
• Ensure all team members understand the sales process and their role with same.
• Follow-up on leads in a timely manner and bring a sense of urgency to the Sales process
• Maintain awareness of all marketing strategies and tactics both internally and with competitors.
• In collaboration with the team, develop and implement sales and marketing strategies
• Attend trade shows, conferences to create awareness, promote our products and services, and understand customer needs and market trends
• Analyze statistics to determine forward strategy and keep the pipeline full.

Lev Senior Living is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify Lev Senior Living if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation Lev Senior Livingwill work with you to determine how to meet your needs