Sales Specialist at The Scion Group

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Student Housing, Real EstateIndustries

Requirements

  • Sharp business and sales acumen
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking
  • Experience in the Student Housing or Multi-family Real Estate industry; proficient in current market trends and economic factors (preferred)
  • Experience with lead management systems, and communication management platforms for text and email messaging (preferred)
  • Proficiency with property management systems (Entrata preferred)
  • Exceptional written and verbal communicator
  • Proficiency with social media platforms
  • Eligible to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship)
  • Ability to work 100% out of Chicago corporate office, with periodic travel
  • Availability for daytime business hours, plus additional non-traditional hours during peak times and emergencies

Responsibilities

  • Assist community-based teams in all tasks and projects related to leasing
  • Partner with the Sales Communication Coordinator and marketing team to implement sales initiatives aligned with the property's marketing and communication strategy to maximize occupancy
  • Report to Senior Regional Leasing Team Lead and assist with executing concession and rate strategy, providing high-level overview for assigned market conditions, feedback on specials, and communicating/overcoming leasing objections
  • Manage all prospect follow-up through outgoing calls, AI handoffs, text communication, email communication, and incoming calls (as needed)
  • Excel in and speak to key performance indicators (e.g., outbound efforts, follow-up metrics, closing ratios, pre-lease achievement)
  • Host sales performance calls for assigned teams and communities as needed
  • Deliver fully approved housing agreements by collecting guarantor agreements or other financial backing
  • Provide insight and feedback to key leaders to inform pricing strategy based on observations
  • Maintain lead management policies and follow-up
  • Conduct thorough audits of lead pools to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency with company standards and procedures
  • Utilize business intelligence platforms to improve sales processes and decision-making
  • Consistently monitor and refine AI platforms to ensure optimal functionality

Skills

Sales Strategy
Leasing
Prospect Follow-up
Outbound Calls
Email Communication
Text Communication
KPI Analysis
Closing Ratios
Concession Strategy
Rate Strategy
Market Analysis
Sales Performance Calls

The Scion Group

Owns, operates, and advises student housing

About The Scion Group

The Scion Group focuses on improving the residential experience for students in both on-campus and off-campus housing. They own, operate, and advise on student housing properties, catering to a wide range of student needs through four distinct brands. This approach allows them to provide living solutions that vary from budget-friendly to luxurious options. Their revenue primarily comes from rental payments from students living in their properties, as well as advisory services offered to universities and property owners looking to enhance their student housing offerings. What sets Scion apart from competitors is their commitment to tailoring solutions to the specific needs of each community, ensuring a local impact while maintaining a national presence. The goal of The Scion Group is to redefine student living by raising the standard of accommodations and services available to students.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
1999Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consulting, Real EstateIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Risks

Rising interest rates could impact Scion's growth strategy.
Increased competition may pressure Scion to lower rental prices.
Remote learning trends could reduce demand for student housing.

Differentiation

Scion operates four unique brands catering to diverse student housing needs.
They offer tailored living solutions from budget-friendly to luxurious accommodations.
Scion provides advisory services to improve student housing standards across campuses.

Upsides

Growing demand for sustainable housing enhances Scion's market appeal.
Hybrid learning models increase demand for flexible living arrangements.
Smart home technologies offer opportunities to enhance Scion's properties.

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