Presbyterian Homes
Residency Counselor
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Job Description
- Req#: SALES001366
- Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Paid Time Off (PTO): With rollover and sellback options
- Retirement Savings: 403(b) with employer match
- Disability Coverage: Long-term and short-term plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support services
- Continuing Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs
- Commuter Benefits: public transportation and mileage reimbursement
- Pet Insurance: Coverage for pet’s health and wellbeing
- Chaplain Counseling: Onsite 24/7 availability for spiritual and emotional support
- Wellhub: Gym benefit for fitness and health
- Onsite Fitness Centers: Convenient access to gym facilities
- Employee Engagement: Organize events to build community
- Financial Counseling: Professional advice for financial wellbeing
- Mentorship Program: Guidance and career development
- Respond to all incoming inquiries same business day, mining the CRM to set next‑step appointments and meet monthly appointment targets
- Maintain and update ENQUIRE database records—logging calls, emails, tours, events, and referral sources accurately
- Track sales metrics (inquiry‑to‑tour, tour‑to‑move‑in ratios), report weekly performance to leadership, and adjust outreach strategies accordingly
- Evaluate prospects’ financial and functional qualifications; schedule and lead individual and group tours, including weekends and holidays as needed
- Assist with contract signing, pre‑residency paperwork collection, and move‑in logistics—coordinating with Environmental Services to ensure apartment readiness
- Support group presentations, marketing events, and competitive analyses to drive lead generation and community awareness
- Achieve and exceed individual sales quotas by nurturing relationships with prospects, families, and influencers through calls, texts, emails, notes, and event invitations
- Model Presbyterian Homes’ Hospitality Promises and adhere to all Corporate Compliance policies in every interaction
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Hospitality, or related field preferred
- Minimum two years of sales experience—retirement community experience highly preferred—with proven CRM proficiency
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; strong customer‑service orientation and empathy for older adults
- Data‑driven mindset with ability to track metrics, analyze performance, and meet productivity benchmarks
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Technically savvy with Microsoft Office and CRM tools (e.g., ENQUIRE)
Looking for a great opportunity to be a Residency Counselor where you can really make a difference?!
The Westminster Place Team is seeking a dynamic Independent Living Residency Counselor, who will partner with the Director of Sales and Marketing to attract, qualify, and transition prospective residents—exceeding occupancy goals through proactive outreach, personalized tours, and seamless move‑in coordination.Benefits:
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About Us: At Presbyterian Homes, we are a distinguished non‑profit senior living care organization with a legacy dating back to 1904. We proudly offer a full continuum of care across four luxury retirement communities, including independent and assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Our commitment to excellence in senior living has earned us national recognition and accreditation. We foster a supportive and rewarding workplace environment, as evidenced by our consistently high ratings in engagement surveys.
Presbyterian Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Are you searching for senior living near Chicago? Presbyterian Homes has four senior living communities located in the Chicago suburbs. Learn more!