Sales Director in Assisted Living
Benchmark Senior Living · Avon, CT · 1 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the Role
River Ridge at Avon is seeking sales professionals to join an innovative and dynamic sales culture focused on making a difference in the lives of seniors. As a Director of Community Relations, you will drive occupancy by developing meaningful personal relationships with potential residents, their families, and professional partners through prospect-centered selling. This role moves away from transactional relationships, telephone call blitzes, and sales urgency built around promotions.
Responsibilities
- Support prospects throughout the sales process
- Build and manage detailed prospect and professional profiles in our database
- Generate and maintain your pipeline
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of your community’s competitive market landscape
- Research and/or visit competitors’ facilities
- Articulate the Benchmark Difference
- Cultivate and manage reciprocal professional relationships throughout the marketplace
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- 3-5 years of proven sales experience, preferably in assisted living
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Possess a driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle
- Ability to speak intelligently about our services
Skills
You must be an empathetic, diligent, and committed active listener with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Pay
Base salary of $70,000 to $80,000 plus commissions.
Schedule
Tuesday through Saturday.
Benefits
- 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
- Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off
- Discounted Meal Program
- Associate Referral Bonus Program, up to $1,500
- Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
- Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits, upon hire with no waiting period
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company-provided Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability