Sales Counselor

Join us at The Summit where we impact lives and build careers!

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We are a regional leader in senior care and are located in Lynchburg, Virginia. Our mission is to empower individuals with choices in purposeful living built on values of faith, servant leadership, stewardship, integrity, peace of mind, innovation and joy.  

The Summit has two communities, on one campus, providing a continuum of care for residents.

At The Summit Independent Living and The Summit Assisted Living, we care for our residents and provide them with access to additional services provided by The Summit Health & Rehab Center through a partnership agreement with Hill Valley Healthcare (the operators of The Summit Health & Rehab). We provide care coordination for our residents and team members as both communities work together to provide consistent, quality care through the full continuum of care for all Summit residents.   

Benefits:

• Early access to earned wages before payday!
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Tuition and Educational Reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling & generous PTO plan
• Supportive environment to grow your career
• 4.5% dollar for dollar match on our 403B
• First dollar generous contributions to HSA accounts plus a match!
• Amazing residents, team members, and leaders!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing inquiries and building relationships with prospective residents
• On-site presentations and tours
• Personal written, electronic and virtual communications with prospective residents
• In-home visits and presentations when appropriate

Approximately 75% of daily activity should be devoted to the four primary sales disciplines above. Additional daily activities include but aren’t limited to:

• Scheduling and conducting tours of Lakewood’s campus and community
• Intensive communications with prospective residents
• Attending weekly sales meetings to discuss sales strategies, reporting, and evaluation 
• Participate in sales training and self-improvement activities
• Knowledge of community and mission to educate prospective residents, families and their representatives
• Participating in admissions process, reviews, and policies and procedures.
• Assist with certain aspects of the marketing plan as directed by the Director of Marketing.
• Public Relations and operational assignments as requested by the Director of Marketing. 

General Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred or senior living sales experience equivalent
• community expansion and/or new construction pre-sales experience is a plus
• Ability to work effectively with prospective residents and their representatives.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge and ability to implement prescribed marketing methods.
• Ability to manage time effectively.  Requirements include utilizing computer software and lead management system to complete prospect tracking, correspondence and other job functions.
• Ability to present oneself as a professional, representing Lakewood’s mission.

What’s the difference between a job and a meaningful, rewarding career? You’ll know from day one at The Summit, a vibrant life plan community in one of the most beautiful areas of Virginia.

Here at The Summit, you’ll experience so much more than just a great living. You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing your work actually makes a difference.

You’ll be part of a passionate team where your ideas and input will be openly valued and respected. You’ll have purposeful opportunities to serve our greater community.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.