Marketing and sales manager, Career opportunity in Calgary, Alberta

Performance Requirements:

• Generate sales by engaging in tours, presentations and meetings with potential prospects
• Communicate with appropriate personnel to ensure community common areas and units are clean and welcoming for sales prospects
• Negotiate care services in conjunction with Resident Care Manager; process the appropriate deposits and Lease Agreements
• Continuously follow the principles of “good customer service” and ensure that these values are demonstrated in day to day practices
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively interact and co-operate with management colleagues, all staff and residents as well as external public officials, media officials and suppliers
• Act as Manager-on-duty, weekends on rotation.

Knowledge & Skills Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in marketing and/or business along with previous sales experience, preferably in the retirement or real estate industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven sales skills with recent experience in executing marketing plans, corporate & community communications, business development and public speaking
• Strong English communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to conduct presentations
• Computer proficiency, especially with SalesForce or similar CRM program
• Demonstrate understanding of the applicable legislative and regulatory regimes.

 Physical Job Requirements:

• Work on a continuous basis with a computer.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.
• Able to travel and drive own vehicle to attend community functions after business hours.
• Exposure to variable weather.
• Walk and stand on a variety of surfaces for at least 4 hrs per day.