Golden Steps is a unique worker-owned cooperative that provides private pay companionship and home care to elder New Yorkers who want to remain safe and independent at home. The mission of the cooperative is to offer dignified work conditions to the worker-owners – nine highly trained, immigrant caregivers. For more information visit goldensteps.coop.
Golden Steps is contracting a salesperson consultant to support the outreach efforts to potential referrers and thereby assure a consistent inflow of new clients.
Responsibilities include
- Calling and visiting hospitals, rehab clinics, doctor’s offices to acquire client referrals for eldercare companion cooperative
- Online marketing including setting up facebook ads, google adwords, responding to online inquiries on care.com
- Outreaching to Golden Steps allies and contacts to acquire client referrals
- Bringing new marketing ideas to the cooperative
- Liaising with cooperative members and developers
- Representing Golden Steps at industry events
- Maintaining database of sales contacts
The right candidate will have
- At least 3 years of marketing and sales experience
- Exceptional networking and social skills
- Knowledge of and contacts in home care industry, particularly private pay companion care
- Passion for social justice mission and cooperative model
- English proficiency, Spanish skills highly desirable
- Good computer skills, experience using Microsoft Office Suite and internet marketing tool
Specifications
The contract would be for a total of approx. 250 hours over the span of 6 months (7-10h per week). Hourly rate & commission is commensurate with experience. Consultant would be working as an independent contractor and will be responsible for all taxes and benefits.
Interested applicants should submit their full resume along with a cover letter that includes salary requirements.
Required experience:
- Marketing and Sales Experience: 3 years
Required language:
- Spanish
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