Matt Fedrick, Ingenia Lifestyle’s Development Director in Queensland, and Sharon Manson, Community Sales Manager at Ingenia Lifestyle Hervey Bay, Queensland, were honoured for their work at the National Retirement Living Summit on the Gold Coast.
“I think there is a real need for the creation of community and a commitment to transparency in the industry, which extends to advising potential residents to always consider, question and understand the options available when looking at any retirement community,” said Sharon, Salesperson of the Year.
“I approach our customers as if I was advising my own family – I believe that extra attention and openness ensures that customers and their families can feel confident in choosing the community that best suits their lifestyle needs.”
With Hervey Bay being a popular growth areas for downsizers and retirees, Sharon has one of the busiest sales positions in the sector.
Ingenia Communities General Manager Sales, Kate Melrose, said Sharon’s sustained high performance and initiative has been instrumental to the Ingenia Lifestyle’s success in Hervey Bay.
“Sharon's deep passion and compassion for customers combined with a highly strategic approach to match customer and product sets her apart,” Kate said.
“She has worked to build strong relationships with the wider Hervey Bay community, and within the Ingenia community is a valued leader who is always encouraging colleagues to develop themselves and inspiring her team to deliver their best for customers.”
Matt, who was awarded the title of Future Retirement Living Leader, was instrumental in introducing a new, more affordable style of home at Ingenia Lifestyle’s Chambers Pines community in Chambers Flats, Logan.
“The last two years have certainly been one of the most exciting, challenging and defining times to work in the property industry,” he said.
The project was recognised for its social and economic impact, providing an innovative solution centred around social and economic responsibilities to fill the housing affordability gap for people aged 50 and over.
“It’s important to me to encourage my team to embrace innovation and efficiency, and this work is demonstrated across large-scale deliverables such as the Chambers Pines Project and a similar project at Ingenia Lifestyle Hervey Bay,” he added.
“We have been able to introduce affordable housing in these areas, offering properties starting from $239,000 in the Hervey Bay region when the median house price for this area is around $420,000.”
Ingenia Communities CEO Simon Owen said Matt is highly regarded within the Ingenia business.
“Matt runs one of the largest and most profitable business units at Ingenia – our Queensland development business. He demonstrates great leadership in his role daily and constantly coaches and supports his team to be their best,” said Simon.
“He constantly seeks to challenge the status quo and bring new ways of thinking into the business – whether it is building methodology, addressing a new segment in the seniors housing market or repurposing a 40-year-old building.
“Both Matt and Sharon are tremendous assets to the Ingenia team and we are very proud to have their achievements recognised and celebrated by their industry peers and to support their continued success into the future.”
