Goodwin Living is a Washington Post Top Workplace in the Washington-area seven consecutive years in which it has competed for this honor. Additionally, we consistently rank within the top 13 organizations receiving a Top Workplaces USA designation. How have we consistently earned this distinction? By having a team that puts their heart into everything they do.
At Goodwin Living, we see ourselves as a family. A family of more than 1,450+ individuals, from 65 countries and countless backgrounds. That’s why we offer benefits that ensure every team member feels safe, successful and appreciated. They also feel listened to. We frequently survey team members and offer improved benefits based on their feedback. As a result, we consistently rank as a Washington Post Top Workplace.
We provide career benefits to help you thrive because you deserve health care, security, assistance, education and time to take a vacation. Whether you work full-time, part-time or as needed, we’ve got you covered.
Goodwin Living is a mission-driven nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia. We support, honor and uplift older adults and the people who care for them by creating a workplace rooted in purpose, belonging and growth. Our culture has earned consistent recognition, including Top Workplace honors in the D.C. region since 2019, national recognition by USA Today and Nurse.com, and Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards recognition since 2022. These honors are based on team member feedback and reflect what our team values most.
About this Position:
Goodwin Living seeks a dynamic, results-driven, and collaborative Sales Counselor who is passionate about connecting older adults with a purpose-driven, care-focused community. This role is dedicated exclusively to the pre-sales lease up phase and subsequent ongoing leased up phase of Goodwin House Seminary Road (GHSR), Goodwin Living’s newest in-development Life Plan Community, featuring Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Health Care within two state-of-the-art connected towers.
The Sales Counselor will thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. They will work during the lease-up phase through stabilization and engage in blue-sky selling to introduce prospective residents to Goodwin House Seminary Road before the community is built. They will play a key role in building strong professional relationships within the community and executing a strategic sales approach for Goodwin House Seminary Road, an entrance-fee model Life Plan Community currently under development in Alexandria, VA.
This position is M-F 9am-5pm
The pay is a $83k+ with commission
Roles and Responsibilities:
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Drive revenue growth by consistently meeting and exceeding targets for meaningful contacts, reservation agreements, deposit agreements, residency agreements, and overall occupancy/sales goals in the pre-sale lease up phase and subsequent ongoing sustained phase of high occupancy.
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Build and nurture strong relationships with prospective residents, their families, and professional care providers, fostering a sense of trust and community, that leads to a high level of depositors becoming residents in Goodwin House Seminary Road.
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Respond promptly and professionally to all inquiries, including walk-ins, phone calls, and emails, ensuring timely, thoughtful, and personalized follow-up.
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Schedule, organize, and lead engaging virtual or in-person tours for prospective residents, adult children, and key influencers to showcase the community’s offerings.
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Demonstrate strong organizational skills, multitasking abilities, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Qualifications:
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Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and customer service skills, with the ability to engage and inspire prospective residents.
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Self-motivated and highly organized, with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience (minimum 1-2 years in a similar role).
A sampling of our many benefits!
We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:
- Paid Time Off
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
- Tuition Assistance for Career Development
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
- Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
- Staff Emergency Grants
- Retirement Plan- 401(k)
- Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More
About Goodwin Living
At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #2 in 2024!
Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.