Lifestyle Consultant (Sales and Marketing)

Shannex Incorporated; Town of Quispamsis; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Quispamsis, New Brunswick, is seeking a Lifestyle Consultant. This role involves managing sales inquiries, assessing potential residents' care needs, and executing marketing strategies to promote community living. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in marketing or public relations and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Passion for healthcare and working with seniors is essential. Join us for a meaningful career in a compassionate environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits

Life and travel insurances

24/7 virtual healthcare access

RRSP program with employer matching

Vacation accrual

Free onsite parking

Access to discounts through WorkPerks

Continuing education and training opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of sales or marketing experience.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Experience working with the elderly is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the resident inquiry and tracking process.
• Assess potential residents' care needs.
• Provide tours for prospective residents.
• Develop and execute sales and marketing plans.
• Build relationships with local healthcare professionals.

Skills

Sales or marketing experience

Event planning

Proficient computer skills

Advanced English proficiency

French proficiency (asset)

Education

Diploma or degree in marketing or public relations

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Overview

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for a Lifestyle Consultant to join our Parkland in the Valley team based in Quispamsis, New Brunswick.

This is a temporary position, for one year.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About The Opportunity

• Maintaining and managing the resident funnel e.g. inquiry tracking, requests for accommodation, referrals, follow-up process; and tracking all sales activity and leads in a database;
• Meeting potential residents to assess which service line is safe and appropriate for their lifestyle and care needs. Responding to information requests from potential residents and completing bookings for permanent and short-term resident stays as required;
• Providing tours to prospective residents and other interested persons;
• Maintaining the Sales/Information Package; reviewing the contents with all new residents;
• Assisting with the admission; transfer to other services lines, and discharge of residents in coordination with the management team;
• Managing all aspects of the sales process to help prospects and their families make the decision to choose a retirement community;
• Developing and executing quarterly sales and marketing plans to deliver on budgeted occupancy objectives;
• Engage in healthcare professional outreach programs that build relationships and generates referrals through local clinics and groups;
• Developing advertising and promotional strategies.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• A diploma or degree in marketing, public relations, or other related field;
• 3-5 years of sales or marketing experience, including event planning;
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products;
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License;
• Advanced proficiency in the English language is required, proficiency in French considered an asset;
• Previous experience in working with the elderly in a long-term care or a seniors’ independent living environment considered an asset;
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.

If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.