Community Relations Representative - Local Marketing

Smile Doctors; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Monthly bonus

Medical, dental, vision and life

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Braces discounts

Job summary

Smile Doctors is seeking a Community Relations Representative to build lasting relationships with local dentists, healthcare professionals, schools, and community organizations to foster a robust referral network for our orthodontic practices. You will collaborate with clinic teams to drive referrals and patient exams, while partnering on local marketing strategies to grow the referral network.

The role emphasizes event hosting, budget management, and community outreach to strengthen brand

Qualifications

• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with multitasking ability.
• Experience in business-to-business sales or community outreach is preferred.
• Comfort with CRM and marketing software.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with local dentists, schools, churches, and community groups to foster referrals.
• Collaborate with clinics to drive referrals and new patient exams to support growth.
• Partner with Sales/Marketing to implement local marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Develop and manage local marketing budgets and track monthly spend/ROI.
• Host events and co-marketing initiatives to increase visibility and referrals.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1 year B2B sales/field marketing experience

6 months with Smile Doctors or affiliated practice

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Looking for a position that makes you smile? We’re seeking a Community Relations Representative to join our growing team. The Community Relations Representative is responsible for building strong relationships with dentists, community organizations, and local influencers to drive referrals to our orthodontic offices.

How you’ll make us better:

• 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
• Partner with the Regional Manager of Sales and Marketing to create and implement marketing strategies (including social media campaigns) that focus on driving patient referrals from local dental offices, schools, and community organizations
• Develop, manage, and track 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
• Assist 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

Your special skills:

• Solid written and oral communication skills
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities

Prerequisites for success:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• External: 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
• Internal: Six (6) months with Smile Doctors or affiliated practice
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications
• Intermediate knowledge of sales or business management software

We saved the best for last. In exchange for the dynamic contribution you’ll bring to our team, we offer:

• 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

Why Smile Doctors?

As the nation’s leading Orthodontic Support Organization, Smile Doctors is shaping the future of orthodontics through strategic partnerships with top local doctors. We provide best-in-class support services so our partner orthodontists can focus on what they do best — driving extraordinary treatment outcomes and providing patients with an unmatched experience. With hundreds of partnered practices across the nation, our synergistic approach has made us the fastest-growing organization in our industry and produced an ever-expanding need for top talent as we continue our unprecedented trajectory. To us, there’s no such thing as “top of our game.” We’re always climbing higher — together. And as our business grows, there’s plenty of room for our team to grow their careers, too. Our dynamic support services team is comprised of world-class professionals whose diverse experiences drive innovation and development. Together, we are committed to passionately helping others achieve their best, most confident smiles. This is the perfect opportunity to grow with an expanding organization!

Smile Doctors is the largest ortho-focused dental support organization (OSO) in the U.S. As the fastest-growing network of leading orthodontists with more than 560 convenient locations in 36 states, Smile Doctors has a rich history of developing and growing affiliated practices by providing tools and technology that allow orthodontists to focus entirely on patient care. Smile Doctors is the largest network of Diamond Plus Invisalign® providers and its affiliated orthodontists are proud members of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, and host for the Lecture Center for Orthodontic Excellence. Smile Doctors' mission is to create confident smiles that inspire the best in patients, each other, and the communities they serve.