Sales Assistant

lifespacecommunities; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Village of Bloomington, part of Lifespace Communities, is recruiting a Sales Assistant to identify and nurture prospective residents in Bloomington, MN. The role includes telemarketing, presentations, and guiding inquiries through the REPS system.

Starting pay is based on experience and qualifications. The position emphasizes teamwork, hospitality, and contributing to the sales and marketing team’s success in a mission-driven community.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, education, or psychology preferred.
• Two-three years applicable experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Generate interest from new leads, follow-up on inquiries and answer questions about the community.
• Conduct telemarketing and sales presentations with follow-up of collateral material mailed in a timely manner.
• Welcome prospective residents and guests to the sales and marketing office and provide hospitality to all guests.
• Provide back-up support for the director of sales through ongoing contact with a prospective resident via telephone, visits, tours, events, seminars, and home visits.
• Manage all information relating to the prospective resident/inquiry and documentation in the Leads Management System (REPS).
• Assist with development of the community marketing plan and monitor advertising effectiveness.
• Coordinate logistics for sales events such as lead generation and conversion events.

Skills

Communication

Hospitality

Lead management

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, education, or psychology

Tools

REPS Lead Management System

Job description

Community: Friendship Village of Bloomington Address: 8100 Highwood Drive Bloomington, Minnesota 55438

Pay Range $20.18-$27.79+ Hourly

Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences.

At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our dynamic Sales team as our new Sales Assistant today!

A few details about the role:

• Generate interest from new leads, follow-up on inquiries and generally answer questions about the community.
• Conduct telemarketing and sales presentations with follow-up of collateral material mailed in a timely manner.
• Welcome prospective residents and guests to the sales and marketing office. Provide hospitality to all guests to the sales office.
• Provide back-up support for director of sales through ongoing contact with a prospective resident via telephone, personal visits, tours, events, seminars, and home visit activities as appropriate.
• Manage all information relating to the prospective resident/inquiry: communication with administration, communication with direct supervision and accurate documentation of all contacts in the Leads Management System (REPS).
• Assist with the development of the community marketing plan.
• Monitor and provide information regarding the effectiveness of the advertising and marketing program.
• Coordinate logistics for sales events, such as lead generation and conversion events.

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Pay is commensurate with experience.

Starting pay will be determined by skills, experience, and internal equity.

Pay determined by level of experience and position-related competencies.

Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in marketing, business, education, or psychology field is preferred.
• Two-three years applicable experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day. At Lifespace, you'll find more than a career, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer