Sales Associate

LinkedIn Job Board; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Income protection

Work-life benefits

Job summary

LinkedIn Job Board seeks candidates for an Entry Level Sales - Associate Community Specialist position in New York. This multi-year training program is designed for recent graduates, focusing on sales and leadership skills. Candidates will learn valuable aspects of the organization while developing relationships with prospective residents.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree and strong communication and analytical skills. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k), and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Graduated with Bachelor’s Degree or are on track to graduate.
• Exceptional communication skills and strong analytical thinking.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with prospective clients.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with our sales team learning valuable professional selling skills.
• Develop understanding of Independence Village and StoryPoint brands.
• Demonstrate appropriate urgency and professionalism.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Problem solving and analytical thinking

Ability to develop strong relationships

Competitive with strong work ethic

Strong self-awareness and ethical behavior

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or on track to graduate

Job description

Position Summary

This multi-year training and development program prepares recent college graduates and inexperienced professionals for sales and leadership roles at Independence Village and StoryPoint communities. It begins with a foundational phase combining industry fundamentals with coaching in consultative selling skills, presentations and public speaking; development continues in the areas of team leadership and technical selling skills. Successful participants will be assigned to their own Senior Community and eventually may expand into regional leadership and coaching responsibilities.

Required Experience for Entry Level Sales - Associate Community Specialist

• Graduated with Bachelor’s Degree or are on track to graduate.
• Former or current Collegiate Student Athletes.
• Competitive with strong work ethic.
• Strong self-awareness and ethical behavior.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to develop strong relationships.

Primary Responsibilities for Entry Level Sales - Associate Community Specialist

• Will work directly with our sales team learning numerous valuable aspects of our organization and professional selling skills.
• Develop clear understanding of Independence Village and StoryPoint brands.
• Become fully aware of the needs of seniors and the needs of their families.
• Speaks intelligently and professionally.
• Demonstrates appropriate urgency.
• Successfully develops connections with prospective residents.
• Proficient in the call center and in-home visits.
• Continuous commitment to personal development.

General Working Conditions

This position entails standing for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively with others, sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required.

Benefits

We have comprehensive benefit packages that include health, dental, vision, 401(k), income protection, and extraordinary work-life benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer