Sales Manager Bench

Brookdale; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living seeks a Sales Manager Bench to enhance occupancy and provide exceptional service to residents. This role involves training in sales and marketing, maintaining community relationships, and participating in events. Candidates should have a focus on relationship-building and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-5 years sales experience, preferably in retirement, medical, or pharmaceutical sales.
• Valid driver's license for frequent travel.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-the-job training experiences and learn sales responsibilities.
• Maintain or improve occupancy levels and achieve community goals.
• Assist prospective residents in decision-making and conduct follow-up.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field

Job description

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Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. 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 suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in on-the-job training experiences for the Sales Manager role, learn new skills about senior living, and demonstrate increasing proficiency with sales and marketing responsibilities within Brookdale.
• Maintain or improve occupancy levels by utilizing established sales processes, systems, and forms, and achieve community occupancy goals.
• Assist prospective residents and their families in decision-making, respond promptly to inquiries, and conduct follow-up calls, tours, and visits.
• Coordinate all activities needed for sales, including visits, assessments, and ensuring forms are completed prior to move-in.
• Keep management informed about prospective move-ins and track pre-residency steps.
• Coordinate with business development on leads and referral sources, and develop relationships to generate new leads.
• Represent the community at outside events, participate in community involvement, and execute sales processes from leads from events.
• Assist with resident retention through welcome events, referral programs, and visits.
• Partner with management to develop marketing plans and achieve occupancy goals.
• Monitor sales performance, analyze data, and report on sales activities.
• Maintain knowledge of lead management systems and input all sales activities accordingly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years sales experience, preferably in retirement, medical, or pharmaceutical sales.
• Valid driver's license for frequent travel.

Knowledge and Skills: Extensive knowledge of sales, marketing, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and ability to operate smartphones and software. Strong communication, relationship-building, and time management skills are essential.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, reaching, stooping, lifting up to 25 pounds, and occasional weekend/evening work. Travel required occasionally.

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

About Us: Brookdale offers a welcoming environment with community involvement, industry-leading care, and extensive support for sales professionals, including training and growth opportunities.