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Job Description
SALES & EVENTS ASSOCIATE
18847
12/16/2009
Parkville, MD

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Org Marketing Statement
Erickson Retirement Communities develops and manages continuing care retirement communities that provide unparalleled opportunities and unmatched value for middle-income people over age 62.  The Erickson network currently comprises 20 campuses in twelve states, along with the Retirement Living TV network and the NorthBay Adventure Camp.  The company is rapidly growing to achieve our goal of serving even more seniors nationwide.  As we grow, we seek talented, compassionate individuals to share their gifts to create communities that celebrate life.
Responsibilities
The Sales Associate is responsible for taking a leadership role in the sales office by leading one or more specific high-level sales efforts such as: pre-deposit phone sales, pre-deposit retention, Pre-Residency Financial Interview process, 10% & contracts, back-up sales appointments. In this leadership role the Sales Associate will have individual responsibility for specific community sales goals and will be expected to perform as a high-level seasoned sales professional. As the example of a seasoned sales professional they demonstrate a polished sales image, customer-focused attitude and sales-focused behaviors. The Sales Associate will meet or exceed sales-related goals.

This role will also be is responsible for conceptualizing, planning, coordinating and executing a sales event program that is customer-focused, offers positive experiences for guests, and inspires the customer to move thru the sales process appropriately. The sales event program must demonstrate the value of the Erickson lifestyle, showcase the community in a positive way and produce measurable sales results. The Sales Associate is responsible for the overall effectiveness and success of every sales event and for keeping the event program customer-focused and results-focused.
Qualifications
- Two or more years of proven sales skills and experience
- A bachelor¿s degree preferred
- Team leader, project leader or leadership experience preferred
- Marketing experience
- Excellent organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Proven track record of meeting sales goals
- Two or more years of event planning experience is needed
- Knowledge of creating and executing sales events

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EEO Statement
In conformity with applicable laws, Erickson Retirement Communities, Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law or unrelated to job requirements.
Closing Statement
"AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND AN APPLICANT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT TO SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH, LIE DETECTOR, OR SIMILAR TEST OR EXAMINATION AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.  ANY EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS PROVISION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE."

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