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Acacia Creek
Union City, California

Senior Living Counselor

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80K - $90K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Pay Range $80,000-$90,000 JOB SUMMARY Acacia Creek, a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), seeks a dynamic Sales Counselor to drive occupancy across our entrance-fee independent living community and generate move-ins for Assisted Living and Memory Care.

This role is key to ensuring the success of our community by guiding prospective residents and their families through the decision-making process and achieving and maintaining stabilized occupancy while also contributing to additional move-ins for Assisted Living and Memory Care.

This position is ideal for a motivated, relationship-driven professional with senior living sales experience, a consultative approach, and a passion for helping seniors find the right living solution.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Sales & Occupancy Goals Independent Living: Secure a minimum of two entrance fee deposits and two move-ins per month for Acacia Creek’s Independent Living community.

Assisted Living & Memory Care: Support occupancy growth in these areas by working closely with the care team to place the right residents in the right level of care. Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective residents to ensure consistent move-ins.

Proactively follow up with leads, overcoming objections and helping prospects navigate the financial and lifestyle benefits of a CCRC. Lead Management & Sales Process Handle all inbound inquiries and qualify prospects based on readiness, financial eligibility, and lifestyle preferences.

Conduct in-person and virtual tours, home visits, and presentations tailored to the unique needs of each prospect. Clearly communicate Acacia Creek’s entrance fee model, including financial benefits, refundable contract options, and long-term security.

Educate prospective residents and families on Assisted Living and Memory Care options, ensuring a smooth transition between levels of care if needed. Utilize CRM to track leads, document interactions, and maintain an organized sales pipeline.

Marketing & Outreach Partner with marketing to execute lead generation campaigns, including direct mail, digital advertising, and community outreach. Develop relationships with local referral sources such as real estate agents, financial advisors, physicians, and community organizations.

Attend networking events, senior fairs, and professional luncheons to increase visibility and generate referrals. Host with the marketing and sales team informational events, open houses, and education sessions to engage potential residents.

Move-In Coordination Collaborate with the Move-In Coordinator and community teams to ensure a seamless transition for new residents. Assist with financial approvals, paperwork completion, and move-in logistics. Provide ongoing support to new residents and families to ensure a positive move-in experience.

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of 3+ years of sales experience, preferably in senior living, real estate, or high-touch relationship sales. Proven ability to achieve and exceed sales targets, particularly in entrance fee communities or high-investment decisions.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with seniors and their families. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Highly organized, results-oriented, and capable of managing multiple prospects simultaneously.

Proficiency in CRM systems (e. g., Salesforce, Enquire, Sherpa) and Microsoft Office Suite. Availability to work some evenings and weekends for tours and events.

Team members will obtain and demonstrate knowledge of Successful Aging philosophies through Masterpiece Living education, including the core values of Integrity, Dedication, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork and Quality.

Members will support and participate in the Successful Aging Culture (i. e., assist in new initiatives, encourage residents and act as their “coach”). Be familiar with and fluent in the language and details of Successful Aging/Masterpiece Living.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATES Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed.

Benefits At the Masons of California and its related entities, you will have the opportunity to combine your passion for helping people and high ethical standards with opportunities to advance your career.

In return for your skills and passion we offer: A work environment focused on teamwork and support for excellent care Excellent health, wage replacement, and other benefits for you and your family's well-being A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan Investment in your growth through tuition reimbursement - $1,500 per year The Acacia Creek Retirement Community opened in 2010 as a new independent- and assisted-living community on the Masonic Homes’ Union City campus to serve both Masons and the general public.

Acacia Creek is comprised of 150 apartments and four cottage homes, and provides its residents with exceptional services and levels of care based on Masonic values and successful-aging principles.

Key Responsibilities

Drive occupancy for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care through lead generation and consultative sales. Guide prospective residents and families through the decision-making process and manage the move-in coordination.

Requirements

Requires at least 3 years of sales experience, preferably in senior living or real estate, with a proven track record of meeting targets. Must be proficient in CRM systems and possess strong interpersonal skills for working with seniors and their families.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

CRM ProficiencyRelationship BuildingPresentation SkillsPipeline ManagementConsultative SellingCustomer QualificationMarket OutreachFinancial CounselingInterpersonal Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Senior Living Counselor at Acacia Creek a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Sales counselor listings evaluated on our platform.

Sales — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 32% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Union City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.09M≈ 13.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,945/mo≈ 44% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Acacia Creek

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
Union City, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Wage replacement benefits
401K plan with company contribution
Tuition reimbursement - $1,500 per year