Sales Program

StoryPoint; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

StoryPoint in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is hiring for a Sales and Leadership Development position aimed at entry-level professionals. This role offers foundational training in consultative selling and leadership, paving the way for further growth in regional responsibilities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, along with exceptional communication skills and a strong work ethic. The position involves interaction with seniors and potential residents, as well as ongoing personal development commitments.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree or have 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong self-awareness and ethical behavior are required.
• Exceptional communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with the sales team to learn professional selling skills.
• Develop an understanding of Independence Village and StoryPoint brands.
• Become aware of the needs of seniors and their families.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Ability to develop strong relationships

Strong work ethic

Self-awareness and ethical behavior

Education

Bachelor's degree or 1–2 years of 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 may eventually expand into regional leadership and coaching responsibilities.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 1–2 years of 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Speak intelligently and professionally
• Demonstrate appropriate urgency
• Successfully develop connections with prospective residents
• Be proficient in the call center and in‑home visits
• Maintain continuous commitment to personal development

Equal Opportunity Employer