Director of Sales & Marketing

, ID, United States

Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

The Sales & Marketing Director position offers a competitive base salary plus commission, with additional earning opportunity through our President’s Club!

We are looking for a sales and marketing professional with a proven track record of generating and closing qualified leads to join our stable leadership team. As our Sales & Marketing Director, you will partner with the Executive Director and District Director of Sales to improve occupancy at our independent living & assisted living community. We will provide you with the training and support to develop referral sources and bring in new residents. In this role, you will supervise two sales associates.

Are you Commission Driven? Receive commission for each move-in! You will receive a % of the revenue you produce!

Brookdale is a Great Place to Be

Our community thrives off of our family like atmosphere. Everyone is family here and that sets us apart from others in our area. You won’t find a better to place to work that works together as 1 team to ensure our residents are our top priority.

Our residents are very active, our employees are wonderful, always smiling & we offer a warm, caring environment.

You Are A Perfect Fit For This Position If:

You have a passion for working with seniors

You have a passion for driving sales

You are a team player

You have compassion, empathy, respect & integrity

You enjoy leading a sales team

Required skills and qualifications: * Must have at least 5yrs sales management experience; strong leadership & communication skills

* Experience in senior living; healthcare a plus!

* Proven track record of generating and closing a high percentage of qualified leads

* Ability to effectively listen and communicate both verbally and in writing

* Must be self-directed, able to prioritize tasks as well as have the ability to accept directives

* Team player with industry knowledge and the ability to connect with families

* Ability to build effective relationships with local business partners

Make Lives Better Including Your Own .

If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.

Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Variety of Associate Discounts

This is an incentive based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans. Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

Responsibilities Maintains and/or improves upon the occupancy level and revenue production of the community in accordance with the marketing and business plans to include completing sales calls and closing sales. Develops and maintains relationships with and generates leads through residents, family, and professional referral sources. Plans, coordinates, and implements monthly prospect and/or referral source activities and events. Partners with Regional Sales management to develop and execute marketing plans and achieve community occupancy goals. Supervises the activities of at least two Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Marketing Coordinator(s) and/or Sales Counselor(s) to achieve the desired results of the community marketing and business plans.

Maintains and/or improves upon the occupancy level of the community in accordance with the marketing and business plans of the community.

Closes sales by assisting prospective residents, their family members, and/or advisors in the decision-making process by understanding their needs and educating them about how services and programs can meet their needs. Responds promptly to every telephone call or in-person inquiry from all referral sources, prospective residents, and families. Provides appropriate community and company information to anyone who inquires.

Utilizes sales processes, systems, and forms for external and internal sales to perform job duties, track information, compile data and reports, and achieve desired community occupancy goals.

Completes outside Business Development sales calls to meet or exceed the established goals for professional leads per week as set by the community marketing plan with Regional Sales management guidance. Contact sources include legal and financial professionals, senior organizations, appropriate special interest groups, hospital discharge planners, skilled nursing facilities, retirement communities, clergy, medical insurance providers, and other local community contacts.

Develops and maintains relationships with and generates leads through residents, family, and professional referral sources on a weekly basis. Provides information and conducts presentations about services and programs, market advantages, availability, and other relevant information to meet the needs of prospective referral sources and community groups.

Plans, coordinates, and implements monthly prospect and/or referral source activities and events as specified by the community marketing plan, Executive Director, and Regional Sales management. Follows up and executes sales processes with all leads from events.

Partners with Regional Sales management to develop and execute marketing plans and achieve community occupancy goals. Researches and provides recommendations for content and delivery of brochures, flyers, press releases and other forms of media that promote the community services. Adheres to procedures in the development of advertising materials by working with Brookdale’s Creative Services group.

Monitors conversion ratios regarding Business Development calls to direct referrals, prospect calls, and tours and collects and analyzes data to prepare weekly and monthly reports. Provides frequent sales performance issue information to Regional Sales management.

Maintains working knowledge of the lead management system and uses system to maximize sales effectiveness.

Supervises the activities of at least two FTEs, Marketing Coordinator(s) and/or Sales Counselor(s), to achieve the desired results of the community marketing and business plans.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred, or equivalent combination of experience and education is required. A minimum of five years sales experience, preferably in the retirement industry or medical or pharmaceutical sales, with a proven track record of generating and closing a high percentage of qualified leads is required.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements

Frequent car travel requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Management/Decision Making

Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.

Knowledge and Skills

Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Knowledge of sales and marketing to include principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services to include marketing strategy and tactics, sales techniques, and sales control systems. Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations to include applicable processes for the product line(s) being sold. Knowledge of state regulations impacting or directing the delivery of services is required. Ability to operate personal computers and related software is required. Previous experience with contact management database, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred. Ability to effectively manage time, tasks and projects in a dynamic environment is required. Ability to build trust and act honestly in relationships with others is required. Ability to assess and understand customers’ expectations, needs and circumstances is essential. Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and to treat people with dignity, respect, fairness and maturity is required. Ability to effectively listen and communicate verbally and in writing is essential.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Standing

Walking

Use hands and fingers to handle or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Talk or hear

Ability to lift: up to 25 pounds

Vision

Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors

Occasional weekend or evening work if needed to ensure shift coverage

Requires Travel: Frequently

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Director of Sales & Marketing Regular Full-Time

ID: 2024-250935

Sales & Marketing - Field Sales

PAY RANGE: $75,000.00 - $87,570.00 / year

PAY RANGE: $75,000.00 - $87,570.00 / year

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