Sales and Rental Associate

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.•Pine Lakes, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career! ELS is hiring for the position of Sales Manager in N Fort Myers, Florida. This is not a 9-5, sit-behind-a-desk job. Instead, you will develop and execute upon creative marketing plans designed to drive business to our property. Our sales team is highly reciprocal and we work together towards a common goal. Equity LifeStyle Properties (NYSE: ELS) is the leading operator of Manufactured Home Communities, RV Resorts and Campgrounds in North America. Our appealing properties, located in the most desirable regions of the country, offer a variety of homes and camping options to meet a wide range of customers' needs. ELS has a strong national presence with more than 400 communities and resorts in 32 states and British Columbia and a team of more than 4000 employees.

Requirements

Robust customer service and sales skills with a history of success.
Strong communication skills, able to communicate effectively with potential customers, sales leadership and the operations team.
Confirmed skills in PR and Marketing.
Strong math skills and the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and commissions.
Detail oriented.
Ability to collaborate and jump in to get the job done.
A valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Show homes, highlighting the features and benefits of the homes and the community. Approximately 85% of your time will be spent showing homes.
Spend some time on the phone conducting preliminary sales calls with potential buyers.
Send “Thank You” notes to all potential customers and leave the door open for follow up and continued conversation.
Put together sales contracts which may include calculation of sales tax and monthly payment plans as well as running credit checks.
Meet with residents and buyers in order to list and sell homes, keeping a database of available homes for sale.
Collaborate with the resort manager, regional sales manager and/or regional manager to develop the community sales & marketing plans.
Build strong resident relations with ongoing communications and an all-encompassing attitude of courteous, respect, and customer service.
Accomplish required administrative tasks accurately, expertly, and in a timely manner, while handling priorities.
Order and lead timely completion of new home set-ups with contractors, regional manager, or regional vice president of sales if applicable.