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Location: Aveo Shortland Waters Retirement Living – Shortland NSW
Reports to: State Manager – Sales
Employment Type: Permanent full-time. Potential part-time (4 days) for the right candidate.
Interviewing: January & February 2026
Opportunity
Are you passionate about people and looking to build a meaningful career in sales? As a Sales Manager at Shortland Waters, you will play a key role in helping seniors find their next home – making a difference in their lives while being rewarded for your impact. You will be at the forefront of driving sales, building trusted relationships with prospective residents and strengthening Aveo's brand as a leader in retirement living.
Your Impact
* Represent Aveo professionally during the entire sales journey – from inquiry to settlement and resident exit processes, with all tours booked via our in-house contact centre.
* Create a warm, professional and inviting experience for prospective residents by completing open home tours & presentations, follow‑up calls and hosting community engagement events.
* Guide customers through their decision‑making journey, ensuring personalised service.
* Collaborate with internal teams to ensure properties are refurbished, marketed, presented and priced to a high standard.
* Maintain relationships with residents and families before, during and after settlement to ensure seamless transitions.
* Champion compliance by adhering to real estate legislation, company policies and accurate CRM reporting.
* Ensure every step of the move‑in experience is smooth, supportive and stress‑free for new residents.
Benefits
* Regular sales tours & opportunities booked for you by our in-house contact centre.
* $76K including super + attractive sales bonuses and quarterly KPI incentives (OTE ~$150K+).
* Join a developing community offering better work‑life balance and reduced weekend work.
* Phone, laptop and Aveo systems training provided.
* Paid Parental Leave and Purchased Annual Leave options.
* Two (2) additional 'All About Me' leave days per calendar year.
* Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program.
* Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Current NSW Class 2 Real Estate License (required).
* Real estate experience is advantageous (e.g., Sales Agent, Property Manager, BDM), however customer service, attitude and energy matter most.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport.
* A warm, professional and polished appearance with strong customer service (first impressions count).
* A self‑motivated attitude that possesses an empathetic approach to vendors and a team‑first mindset.
* Confidence in Microsoft Office and CRM systems (highly desired).
* Current Drivers Licence (required).
Our Culture
As a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience, Aveo provides stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Owned by The Living Company, we're on an exciting journey of growth. Our in‑house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver a seamless experience for our 10,000 residents across 60+ diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1,000 caring, friendly team members united with our core values – Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.
Apply now and take the first step in bringing your passion to life We are ready to welcome you.
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