Sales/Lifestyle Consultant

Shannex Incorporated; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental benefits

RRSP with 5% employer match

Vacation accrual

Job summary

Parkland, a division of Shannex RLC Limited, is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Sales Consultant for our Parkland Community in St. Catharines, Ontario.

Act as an ambassador, build referral partnerships, and guide families through choosing a retirement community. Lead the sales process, conduct tours, and support move-ins while engaging with local hospitals and seniors groups.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in sales or marketing, including event planning.
• 3+ years in senior living sales with opening/ramping up a new community.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; YARDI preferred.
• Valid GDriver’s License and ability to travel as needed.
• Experience in healthcare sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop new connections with industry and referral partners.
• Manage all aspects of the sales process to help families choose a retirement community.
• Engage with the local community and with hospitals, patient associations, and seniors groups.
• Maintain lead database and track inquiries, referrals, and follow-ups.

Skills

Sales experience

Marketing experience

Event planning

MS Office

YARDI

G Driver’s License

Healthcare sector experience

Education

Marketing/PR degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

YARDI

Job description

Parkland is a division of Shannex RLC Limited, a proud family-owned company with deep Maritime roots. For more than 35 years, Parkland Lifestyle Residences has been dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for residents across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New. 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™.

Permanent Full-Time Sales Consultant

We are searching for a Permanent Full-Time Sales Consultant to join our new Parkland Community in St. Catharines, ONTARIO.

Meaningful Benefits

• Approximate annual salary: $55,000 - $75,000 plus commission
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire)
• 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
• 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 the Shannex 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

• Acting as an ambassador for Parkland in St. Catherines, developing new connections with industry and other future referral partners.
• Managing all aspects of the sales process to help prospects and their families make the decision to choose a retirement community;
• Engaging in outreach within the local community with professional referral partners, such as hospitals and health professionals, patient associations, seniors groups and key competitors.
• Maintaining and managing the lead database -inquiry tracking, requests for accommodation, referrals, follow-up process; and tracking all sales activity and leads in a database;
• Meeting potential residents and family members to educate on the Parkland St. catherines offering and help identify which service is safe and appropriate for their lifestyle and care needs.
• Responding to information requests from potential clients and completing bookings for permanent and short-term resident stays as required;
• Providing tours to prospective clients, referral partners and other interested parties;
• Maintaining the Sales/Information Package; reviewing the contents with all new clients;
• Supporting and coordinating the move in of new residents.
• Developing and executing quarterly sales and marketing plans to deliver on budgeted occupancy objectives;
• Developing advertising and promotional strategies;
• Managing the sales and marketing budget.

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 another related field;
• 3-5 years of sales or marketing experience, including event planning;
• 3+ years in senior living sales with responsibilities opening and ramping up a new community is strongly desired.
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products, and YARDI preferred;
• A valid G Driver’s License;
• Experience working within the healthcare sector, specifically hospitals and health professionals is strongly preferred;
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.