Community Relations Representative - Local Marketing
Smile Doctors · Slidell, LA · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
About the role
The Community Relations Representative is responsible for building strong relationships with dentists, community organizations, and local influencers to drive referrals to our orthodontic offices.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain lasting relationships with local dentists, dental offices, healthcare professionals, schools, churches, government agencies, and community businesses to foster a robust referral network for our practices
- Collaborate with clinic teams to drive referrals and new patient exams to directly impact net production revenue, supporting the overall growth of the practice while primarily targeting dental referrals
- Create and implement marketing strategies (including social media campaigns) that focus on driving patient referrals from local dental offices, schools, and community organizations
- Manage local marketing budgets for each team/location while holding teams accountable for their monthly spend
- Host joint events and co-marketing initiatives with local organizations to increase visibility and referrals
- Participate in community events, health fairs, school programs, and local initiatives to boost brand awareness and build connections with potential referring partners and community members
- Support clinics with grand openings, special events, and other promotional activities to strengthen ties with the community and attract new patients
- Manage local marketing campaigns with a focus on referral growth, tracking effectiveness and making data-driven adjustments to ensure success
- Monitor competitive trends in the local market, particularly in dentistry and community outreach, to keep our referral network thriving
- Input and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of referral activity, community engagement, and event participation in the CRM system
- Regularly track and report on individual performance metrics, including referrals and new patient exams, to ensure alignment with goals
- Aid clinics with marketing materials and promotional needs, ensuring they have the necessary branded items and advertising to create awareness in our local markets
- Distribute branded merchandise and manage inventory for maximum impact during community and professional events
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- One (1) year of experience in business-to-business sales, direct to consumer sales, field marketing, or a related field, with an emphasis on relationship-building and referral generation management required
Qualifications
- Solid written and oral communication skills
- Solid problem-solving skills
- Solid organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities
Skills
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications
- Intermediate knowledge of sales or business management software
Benefits
- Competitive salary plus monthly bonus opportunity
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan
- 3 weeks paid time off in your first year + paid holidays
- Discounts on braces and clear aligners for you and your family members
Pay
Competitive salary plus monthly bonus opportunity
Schedule
Not specified