Sales and Marketing Director (Finance)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. 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.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.Required Skills and Qualifications:Must have at least 5 years sales management experience; strong leadership & communication skills.Experience in senior living required.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.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 place to work that works together as one team to ensure our residents are our top priority.Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates. 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 Time Benefits Eligibility:Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.401(k).Associate assistance program.Employee discounts.Referral program.Early access to earned wages.Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance.Paid Time Off.Paid holidays.Company provided life insurance.Adoption benefit.Disability (short and long term).Flexible Spending Accounts.Health Savings Account.Optional life and dependent life insurance.Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan.Tuition reimbursement.Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Please note, Brookdale is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination. 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. The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.#J-18808-Ljbffr