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Sales Counselor (Finance)



Voted by Newsweek in 2024 & 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)

Brookdale Oak Park is hiring a Sales Counselor to join their growing team

A Senior Living community specializing in Independent and Assisted Living

Current Opening:

  • Full Time
  • M-F with some evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Sales Experience Required - opportunity to increase your earnings!

Experience / Qualifications:
  • Sales Experience
  • Great People Skills
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Great with working with Outside Contractors
  • Sales Experience Required

Now Available! Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)

Brookdale is a GREAT place to further your career!

  • We pride ourselves with a culture of caring! All leadership team members and associates partner together to make sure each resident feels like they are family.
  • We have a diverse and fulfilling team environment and commit to providing our employees the support they need
  • Build your career and have a work / life balance!
  • Opportunities for career growth - Dedicated Career Path for all positions

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

ast a year.Education and Experience
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in coursework and related experience is required. Minimum of five years of progressive experience in the real estate or health care field including experience in such areas as promotion, public relations, or admissions, including a minimum of two years with a proven sales or promotion track record. Prior experience selling or promoting senior residential and health care services is highly preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
Reliable car transportation with insurance, plus a valid driver's license.

Management/Decision Making
Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.

Knowledge and Skills
Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Has knowledge of residential, psychological, social and health care needs of seniors. Knowledge of competing organizations' strengths and weaknesses and ability to maintain this information to maximize sales and occupancy potential. Ability to assist with the development of marketing strategies to compete within the local market. Ability to successfully persuade potential residents and families to make deposits and ultimately move to community. Ability to relate positively with networking sources and provide solutions to perceived needs for their referrals. Ability to explain complex alternative contractual arrangements in a clear, concise and patient manner to prospective residents to best convey the benefits to be gained by their choice. Flexibility to adjust hours of work to the needs of potential residents and referral sources. Ability to develop work schedules, work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to handle multiple interruptions to schedules to meet the needs of potential residents and families. Knowledge of marketing software and the ability to accurately and efficiently maintain lists, reports etc. for effective follow-up use by self and others. Ability to effectively communicate promotional and sales needs and information to internal marketing and support staff. Willingness to follow up with potential referral sources and assist with specific leads as requested.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Sitting
  • Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch crawl
  • Talk or hear
  • Ability to lift: up to 25 pounds
  • Vision
  • Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
  • Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
  • Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
  • Requires Travel: Occasionally

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.Voted by Newsweek in 2024 & 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)

Brookdale Oak Park is hiring a Sales Counselor to join their growing team

A Senior Living community specializing in Independent and Assisted Living

Current Opening:

  • Full Time
  • M-F with some evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Sales Experience Required - opportunity to increase your earnings!

Experience / Qualifications:
  • Sales Experience
  • Great People Skills
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Great with working with Outside Contractors
  • Sales Experience Required

Now Available! Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)

Brookdale is a GREAT place to further your career!

  • We pride ourselves with a culture of caring! All leadership team members and associates partner together to make sure each resident feels like they are family.
  • We have a diverse and fulfilling team environment and commit to providing our employees the support they need
  • Build your career and have a work / life balance!
  • Opportunities for career growth - Dedicated Career Path for all positions

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

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