Sales/Lifestyle Consultant

Parkland is a division of Shannex RLC Limited, a proud family-owned company with deep Maritime roots. For more than 35 years, Parkland Lifestyle Residences has been dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for residents across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Permanent Full-Time Sales Consultant to join our new Parkland Community in St. Catharines, ONTARIO

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Approximate annual salary: $55,000 - $75,000 plus commission
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire)
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through the Shannex Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Acting as an ambassador for Parkland in St. Catherines, developing new connections with industry and other future referral partners.
• Managing all aspects of the sales process to help prospects and their families make the decision to choose a retirement community;
• Engaging in outreach within the local community with professional referral partners, such as hospitals and health professionals, patient associations, seniors groups and key competitors.
• Maintaining and managing the lead database -inquiry tracking, requests for accommodation, referrals, follow-up process; and tracking all sales activity and leads in a database;
• Meeting potential residents and family members to educate on the Parkland St. catherines offering and help identify which service is safe and appropriate for their lifestyle and care needs.
• Responding to information requests from potential clients and completing bookings for permanent and short-term resident stays as required;
• Providing tours to prospective clients, referral partners and other interested parties;
• Maintaining the Sales/Information Package; reviewing the contents with all new clients;
• Supporting and coordinating the move in of new residents.
• Developing and executing quarterly sales and marketing plans to deliver on budgeted occupancy objectives;
• Developing advertising and promotional strategies;
• Managing the sales and marketing budget.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• A diploma or degree in marketing, public relations, or another related field;
• 3-5 years of sales or marketing experience, including event planning;
• 3+ years in senior living sales with responsibilities opening and ramping up a new community is strongly desired.
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products, and YARDI preferred;
• A valid G Driver’s License;
• Experience working within the healthcare sector, specifically hospitals and health professionals is strongly preferred;
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.