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We’re excited to share a new opportunity for a Sales Event Associate — a critical role in the grand opening of Emerson Lakes, one of Erickson Senior Living’s most anticipated new communities in beautiful Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

Are you passionate about working with people and making a positive impact? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in your organizational skills? Are you excited by the prospect of hitting goals as part of a highly collaborative team? If so, this could be the perfect career opportunity for you!

We are seeking a Sales Event Associate to join our dynamic Sales and Marketing team. In this key role, you will market the Erickson lifestyle to prospective residents, analyze business metrics to assess prospect viability, and determine the best next steps in the sales and marketing process. This role also requires a creative thinker who can plan, organize, and execute multiple events each month, hosting anywhere from 25 to 300 prospects at a time.

What we offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

Compensation: Starting at $23.50 per hour plus eligibility for bonus and commissions.

How you will make an impact

• Provide a warm, welcoming environment for prospective and existing residents, and all visitors in the Sales Office on a daily basis.
• Perform and manage clerical and administrative responsibilities for day-to-day operations and scheduling for the department.
• Assist with creating and/or updating documents and reports using various software, including Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce data entry.
• File and retrieve financial records, check requests, documents and reports.
• Responsible for Inbound and Outbound lead generation, as well as web lead conversions.
• Plan, organize, and execute a variety of engaging events for prospects.
• Work hand in hand with multiple departments within the community to prepare for community events.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to provide a best in class experience for event attendees.

What you will need

• Previous sales and/or marketing experience preferred.
• Previous experience working with a long sales cycle (12 – 18 months) strongly desired.
• Proven technology skills

Please read: The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requires all new hires to successfully complete and pass an extensive Level 2 background screening, which covers U.S. Federal, State and City checks (submitting fingerprints), prior to the start of employment. For more information you can visit their website: https://info/flclearinghouse.com

Emerson Lakes is a beautiful 46-acre continuing care retirement community in Lakewood Ranch, near Bradenton and Sarasota, FL. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Emerson Lakes helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals. We are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow!

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.