Sales Program

StoryPoint; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community organization in Dallas is seeking entry-level professionals for a sales and leadership development role. This position will preparae candidates for roles within the sales team with an emphasis on consultative selling skills and team leadership. Candidates will develop relationships with prospective residents while gaining an understanding of the needs of seniors and their families. The role requires strong communication skills and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Long periods of standing may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 1 - 2 years of working experience preferred.
• Strong self-awareness and ethical behavior are essential.
• Exceptional communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the sales team to learn valuable selling skills.
• Develop understanding of Independence Village and StoryPoint brands.
• Maintain awareness of seniors' needs and their families.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Relationship development

Ethical behavior

Education

Bachelor's degree or 1 - 2 years working experience

Job description

This sales and leadership development position prepares entry level 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:

• Bachelor's degree or 1 - 2 years working experience
• 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:

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.