Sales Program

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

Job summary

StoryPoint Group is hiring for a sales and leadership development position in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role prepares entry-level professionals for future sales and leadership roles within Independence Village and StoryPoint communities. Responsibilities include learning valuable selling skills, understanding client needs, and establishing connections with prospective residents. A Bachelor's degree or relevant experience is required, alongside strong communication and analytical skills. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 1–2 years of working experience required.
• Must demonstrate strong work ethic and competitiveness.
• Exceptional communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Work with sales team to learn professional selling skills.
• Understand Independence Village and StoryPoint brands.
• Connect with prospective residents and their families.

Skills

Strong self-awareness

Exceptional communication skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Relationship development

Education

Bachelor's degree or 1–2 years of 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