Sales and Marketing Associate

Riverview Lutheran Retirement Community of Spokane; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical and dental plans

Vision plan

403(b) retirement plan with company-m;

On-demand pay

Staff appreciation events

Aquatics and fitness center access

Campus Café access

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Riverview Retirement Community is seeking a Sales and Marketing Associate in Spokane to help prospective residents understand the lifestyle, services, and amenities offered. You will build relationships, respond to inquiries, conduct campus tours, and support outreach efforts to grow awareness and occupancy.

The position is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional aiming to develop skills in sales, marketing, and relationship management with a strong emphasis on customer service.

Qualifications

• Recent college graduate or early-career professional seeking a career in sales/marketing.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Sales, Hospitality, Communications, or related field preferred.
• Previous sales, customer service, hospitality, or community involvement is a plus; professional sales experience is not required.
• Strong verbal, written, telephone, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Positive attitude, professional presence and willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive relationships with prospective residents, families, and community partners.
• Respond to inquiries, follow up with prospective residents, and guide individuals through the sales process.
• Conduct engaging tours of the Riverview campus, highlighting living options, services, programs, and amenities.
• Identify resident needs and connect them with appropriate living options.
• Maintain accurate records of inquiries, contacts, tours, and follow-up activities in the sales tracking system.
• Partner with the sales team to support occupancy goals and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Assist with developing outreach strategies to increase awareness of Riverview Retirement Community.
• Represent Riverview at community events, networking opportunities, and off-site activities.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Relationship building

Customer service

Education

2 Year Degree

Job description

• Location 1801 E UPRIVER DR,SPOKANE, WA, 99207-5181,United States
• Base Pay $23.00 - $25.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Schedule is subject to change based on events and the needs of the program.

Commission: To be discussed at interview. Hourly wage to be reconsidered after a 6 month performance review.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of seniors? Do you enjoy building relationships, connecting with people, and helping others discover new opportunities?

Riverview Retirement Community is looking for an enthusiastic, personable, and motivated Sales and Marketing Associate to join our team!

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent college graduate or early-career professional who is ready to launch a career in sales, marketing, and relationship management. If you have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine interest in helping others, we invite you to grow your career with us!

Why Choose Riverview Retirement Community?

• Paid medical and dental plans, with additional plan options available at an employee cost.
• Vision plan, short-term disability coverage, and optional life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid long-term disability and life and AD&D insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching ranging from 1%–4% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional spouse and dependent coverage for medical, dental, vision, and optional life and AD&D insurance at an additional cost.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• On-demand pay option: Access your earned wages when you need them.
• Staff appreciation events, celebrations, and employee outings.
• Free use of our state-of-the-art aquatics and fitness center, including pools, spa, indoor walking track, and workshop.
• Access to our RiverBrew Campus Cafe for food and drinks.
• Vacation, paid holidays, and sick pay

What You Will Do:

As aSales and Marketing Associate, you will help prospective residents and their families explore the lifestyle, services, and amenities offered at Riverview Retirement Community. You will build relationships, respond to inquiries, conduct community tours, follow up with prospective residents, and support outreach efforts that help grow awareness and occupancy.

Working alongside our sales, marketing, and community teams, you will learn the fundamentals of the senior living sales process while helping families navigate an important life decision. This position offers the opportunity to develop valuable professional skills in sales, customer service, marketing, and community engagement.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities

Sales and Relationship Building

• Develop positive relationships with prospective residents, families, and community partners.
• Respond to inquiries, follow up with prospective residents, and help guide individuals through the sales process.
• Conduct engaging tours of the Riverview campus, highlighting our living options, services, programs, and amenities.
• Learn to identify prospective residents' needs and connect them with the appropriate living options.
• Maintain accurate records of inquiries, contacts, tours, and follow-up activities in the sales tracking system.
• Partner with the sales team to support occupancy goals and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Marketing and Community Outreach

• Assist with developing and implementing outreach strategies to increase awareness of Riverview Retirement Community.
• Build connections with local businesses, healthcare professionals, community organizations, and other potential referral partners.
• Represent Riverview at community events, networking opportunities, and off-site activities.
• Assist with preparing marketing materials, presentations, and promotional activities.
• Support the planning and coordination of events that showcase Riverview's campus, services, and lifestyle.
• Identify creative ways to engage prospective residents and strengthen Riverview's presence in the community.

Customer Service and Resident Engagement

• Provide a warm, welcoming, and professional experience to prospective residents, families, and campus visitors.
• Help individuals and families understand the services, amenities, and lifestyle opportunities available at Riverview.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely communication and a smooth transition from initial inquiry to residency.
• Participate in campus events and activities that highlight the Riverview experience.
• Demonstrate compassion, professionalism, and respect when working with older adults and their families.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed to support the success of the sales and marketing team.

Job Requirements:

• Recent college graduate or early-career professional interested in developing a career in sales, marketing, business development, hospitality, or customer relations.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Sales, Hospitality, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Previous sales, customer service, hospitality, retail, or community involvement experience is a plus; professional sales experience is not required.
• Strong verbal, written, telephone, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Positive attitude, professional presence, and genuine enthusiasm for building relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable learning new technology and software, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to learn sales strategies, outreach techniques, and customer relationship management systems.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and eager to take initiative while working collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgment and integrity.
• Interest in senior living and a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults and their families.

Summary

Riverview Retirement Community opened its doors in 1959 and has a rich history of serving residents and families. We take pride in a culture where we elevate and celebrate the lives of our residents and employees. Our caring staff, board, and volunteers are dedicated to serving the spiritual, physical, and social needs of our residents. We strive to be leaders in senior living through our faith-based culture of caring, quality, safety, and service.

Start building your career while making a difference. At Riverview, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, develop valuable business skills, build lasting relationships, and help seniors and their families discover a community they can call home.If you're ready to bring your energy, ideas, and people skills to a meaningful career, we'd love to meet you!

Come see our amazing campus and meet the people of our community!

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Riverview Retirement Community complies with the Washington Law Against Discrimination (RCW 49.60) and does not discriminate on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

Additional Information

• Is this requisition for a backfill or a new position? Backfill