Business Development Representative

Assisted Living Magazine; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Assisted Living Magazine in New York City is seeking a driven Business Development Representative to accelerate growth by converting inbound leads into senior housing placements. You will work with a busy team to deliver exceptional service and build long-term relationships with referral partners.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in sales, a passion for results, strong phone skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Ideally at least 1 year of work/sales experience
• Passion for sales and results
• Strong phone presence and communication skills
• Highly ambitious with a collaborative mindset
• Extreme ownership of your quota
• Thrives under pressure

Responsibilities

• Work with inbound leads to place seniors in homes
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience

Job description

Business Development Representative

US only

Full Time

Work at one of thefastest growing startups in NYC, with an exciting and dedicated team. Assists is a senior living marketplace dedicated tohelping seniors find senior living options across the United States. We also offer dozens of other services to seniors, including companionship Medicare Advantage, maximizing their Medicaid benefits, biography writing, and more. We are theone-stop shop for senior citizens.

Your job is to help us place senior citizens in homes. We receive alarge referral fee (1-months rent, We usually make $5,000-$10,000) per placement. Our website generates a large number of leads so your entire job is working with the inbound leads we receive and placing them in homes.

Founded in 2023 by thefounder of a unicorn (Flexport), Assists has onboarded5000+ communitiesand helped thousands of families.

Responsibilities

• Work with inbound leads to place seniors in homes
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience

Requirements

• Ideally at least 1 year of work/sales experience
• Passion for sales and results
• Strong phone presence and communication skills
• Highly ambitious with a collaborative mindset
• Extreme ownership of your quota
• Thrives under pressure

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

• Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
• Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
• Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
• Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
• State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
• Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
• Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.

What services do you offer?

• Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
• Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
• Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
• Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
• Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
• Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
• Memory care specialists
• Finding and ranking the best independent living communities

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