Sales & Rental Associate

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 & Rental Associate in Nokomis, Florida.

• Develop and execute upon creative sales and marketing plans designed to drive business to the community.
• Sell, process, and close homes in accordance with company business plans.
• Show homes and highlight the features and benefits of the homes and the community.
• Spend approximately 85% of your time showing homes.
• Adhere to the company’s selling philosophy when serving our customers while utilizing all selling and organizational tools provided to include accompanying them through model homes, undecorated models (which may be at various stages of construction), and/or available homesites.
• Provide timely and consistent follow‑through with current customers from initial contact to after closing.
• Maintain records of all communication.
• Develop an in‑depth knowledge of the competitive marketplace, including product, site, local community, sales, advertising, and demographics.
• Monitor and record daily customer traffic utilizing company designated tracking tools and send “Thank You” notes to all potential customers along with continued follow‑up.
• Accomplish required administrative tasks accurately, expertly, and in a timely manner, while handling priorities.
• Create sales agreements which may include calculation of sales tax and monthly payment plans as well as running credit checks.
• Attend regular rally meetings to review sales and marketing strategies.
• Meet with residents and buyers to list and sell homes and keep a database of available homes for sale.
• Collaborate with the Community Manager, Regional Sales Manager and/or Regional Manager to develop the community sales and marketing plans.
• Participate in regional call campaigns and community events.
• Build strong resident relations with ongoing communications and an all‑encompassing attitude of courteous, respect, and customer service to self‑generate sales.
• Participate in community outreach and ongoing communications.

• Strong customer service and sales skills with a proven history of success.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills when interacting with potential customers, sales leadership, and the operations team.
• Positive attitude, self‑motivated, resourceful, professional, and capable of achieving goals.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and team‑centered environment.
• Ability to work weekends on a regular basis.
• Strong math skills and the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and commissions.
• Ability to problem‑solve and be detail oriented.
  
  Understand and follow company established policies and procedures.
• Enjoy collaborating, being a team player with a strong work ethic, accepting constructive feedback, and following directions from a manager.
• Committed to self‑development of sales, marketing, and technological advancements.
• Enjoy self‑generating sales through outreach and marketing initiatives.
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office suite of products including Outlook and Excel.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A generous 401(k) employer match.
• Paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.

We invite you to visit our website at  for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.

Equity Life Style 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.