Director of Sales and Marketing

Company: Brookdale Des Plaines
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:Director of Sales & Marketing - Due to a Promotion!
Up to a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Brookdale Des Plaines, 800 S. River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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. As our Sales & Marketing Director, you will partner with the Executive Director and District Director of Sales to improve occupancy at our independent and assisted living community. We will provide you with the training and support to develop referral sources and bring in new residents.Are you Commission Driven? Receive commission for each move-in! You will receive a % of the revenue you produce!
You can be in the President's Club each quarter by achieving your community's quarterly revenue target!
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.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
    Your responsibilities:
    
    • Manage & supervise a Sales Counselor & Marketing Coordinator in the community to achieve occupancy, move in, and revenue targets for the community
    • Close sales by assisting prospective residents, their family members, and/or advisors in the decision-making process by understanding their needs and educating them about services and programs that can meet their needs
    • Respond promptly to every telephone call or in-person inquiry from all referral sources, prospective residents, and families. Responsible for being the single point of contact for referral agencies
    • Develop and maintains relationships with and generates leads through resident, family, and professional referral sources on a weekly basis
    • Utilize 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
    • Partner with district sales management to develop and execute marketing plans and achieve communities' press releases and other forms of media that promote the communities services
    • Represent the communities and increases awareness through participation in outside events, professional groups, and community involvement in the local market
      Required skills and qualifications:
      
      • Bachelor's degree in marketing or business or equivalent combination of experience & education is required
        • Must have at least 5yrs sales management experience; strong leadership & communication skills
        • 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
        • Solid business development & event planning skills
        • Professional contacts in the market a plus!
        • Senior living experience preferred
          Make Lives Better Including Your Own.
          Relationships and integrity are the heart of our culture. They help us create a welcoming and inclusive community among our residents, associates and patients that feels like family. They guide us to be open in our communication with each other, and enable us to make the right decisions for the people who have entrusted us with their care. Our relationships and integrity work together to create a positive impact in the lives of the people we touch.
          The happiness of those we serve is dependent on the happiness of our associates, so you'll receive a competitive compensation and benefits package with additional perks designed to make you smile. The work you do will be challenging yet rewarding. 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 - physical, mental, emotional, and financial. Most of all, we believe you can find purpose, meaning, and the chance to be a part of something bigger than yourself.
          If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us!
          Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
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            Please note, Brookdale has adopted a policy requiring all associates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exemptions based on medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, or applicable state laws and regulations.
            We believe that in order to best serve our residents and patients, we need to first serve our associates. One way we do that is through our benefits. Our offerings include, but are not limited to:
            Full-time and part-time associate benefits:
            • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
            • Benefit plan package
            • Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
            • Associate Compassion Fund
            • Associate Discounts
            • Identity theft protection
            • Pet savings and insurance plans
            • Voluntary benefits available
              Full-time associate benefits:
              • Extensive Insurance Plans, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account and more.
              • Paid Time Off
              • Adoption Benefit
              • Tuition Reimbursement
              • Company-provided life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)
              • Voluntary STD and LTD
                This is an incentive based position, which may include bonuses, incentive, or commission plans.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
                  • Sitting
                  • 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, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
                  • Requires Travel: FrequentlyBrookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

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