Exceptional Sales Counselor Opportunity in Bakersfield, CA!!
Join the nation’s largest senior living provider today!!
Consider joining our team at the Glenwood Gardens in Bakersfield, CA!!
One Company - One Mission - One Voice. Good people make the difference and are the key to the company’s success. Brookdale Senior Living operates over 640 locations in 35 states and employs approximately 47,000 full and part time associates and serves nearly 72,000 residents. BSL offers its residents access to a full continuum of services. - Independent living, assisted living, retirement centers / continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) and management services.
Immediate Opening: Sales Counselor
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 55054
Location: Glenwood Gardens- 350 Calloway Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312
Email: cboudreaux@brookdaleliving.com
Website: http://www.brookdaleliving.com/glenwood-gardens.aspx
Job Summary: Under limited supervision, receives walk-in/call-in visitors and uses software systems to identify and contact leads provided by the Community Relations Coordinator and current community residents. Effectively explains and demonstrates to prospective residents and their families the benefits of residing and receiving care at BSL. Communicates sales and contractual information and closes contract sales to maintain and improve occupancy levels. Solicits assistance of community staff to promote and explain community services, practices, policies, pricing and other information necessary to close the sale.
Other responsibilities include:
Coordinate move ins for seniors for smooth transition.
Assist Marketing Director and Team.
Maintain leads and referrals database.
Handle duties associated with running a small office including filing, expense coding, vendor relations, etc.
Greet visitors in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
Answer telephones and respond to residents’ requests.
Assist staff in providing and coordinating services to residents, families and guests.
Prepare correspondence and other forms / documents needed for daily operations and marketing, in accordance with BKD operating standards.
Assist with the planning and execution of marketing events.
Knowledge and Skills
Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment.
Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Has knowledge of residential, psychological, social and health care needs of seniors.
Knowledge of competing organizations’ strengths and weaknesses and ability to maintain this information to maximize sales and occupancy potential.
Ability to assist with the development of marketing strategies to compete within the local market.
Ability to successfully persuade potential residents and families to make deposits and ultimately move to community.
Ability to relate positively with networking sources and provide solutions to perceived needs for their referrals.
Ability to explain complex alternative contractual arrangements in a clear, concise and patient manner to prospective residents to best convey the benefits to be gained by their choice.
Flexibility to adjust hours of work to the needs of potential residents and referral sources.
Ability to develop work schedules, work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to handle multiple interruptions to schedules to meet the needs of potential residents and families.
Knowledge of marketing software and the ability to accurately and efficiently maintain lists, reports etc. for effective follow-up use by self and others.
Ability to effectively communicate promotional and sales needs and information to internal marketing and support staff.
Willingness to follow up with potential referral sources and assist Community Relations Coordinator with specific leads as requested.
We seek the following qualifications:
Strong computer skills (outlook, excel, word, publisher, and power point)
Expert attention to detail
Analytical Skills
Ability to connect easily and solidly to people
Strong problem solving and customer service skills
Enjoy older adults
Must have the ability to work in a team environment, a willingness to be flexible and a desire to work with the aging population.
Event planning experience
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and a minimum of two years experience as an Administrative or Executive Assistant.
Prior experience in marketing preferred.
How to apply for this exceptional opportunity...
Email Address: cboudreaux@brookdaleliving.com
Apply URL: www.BrookdaleCareers.com
Job ID: 55454
EOE
pre-employment drug testing
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Brookdale Senior Living Inc. - 10 months ago
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