Sales Specialist Northeast

Sales Specialist (senior living)

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As a Sales Specialist you will travel to communities within Northeast Ohio. This particular area will include the Akron, Cleveland & Canton markets. You will generate high-volume recurring streams of new move-in revenue for assigned Brookdale communities experiencing non-exempt sales associate vacancies. Assignments will vary in length and may change with little notice.

• Minimum of 2 years relevant and recent sales experience. Senior Living experience required
• A 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
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field preferred or equivalent combination of experience and education required
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong working knowledge of technology, proficiency in Microsoft office suite, and electronic documentation

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.

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including  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

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Full-time associates in role are also eligible for an annual bonus incentive. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. 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.

Generates high-volume recurring streams of new move-in revenue for assigned Brookdale communities experiencing non-exempt sales associate vacancies. Prioritizes the out performance of budgeted sales goals and community revenue targets by efficiently performing all processes and tasks required to close sales. Represents the ideal Brookdale sales professional and promotes a mission-driven sales culture. Employs unique insights gained within one community’s opportunities to optimize sales in the next community assignment.

This position will travel to communities within a specified geographic area. Assignments will vary in length and may change with little notice.

• Drives rapid occupancy growth and prioritizes rate integrity where assigned by conducting high-quality daily phone and in-person sales calls that convert to move-ins.
• Maintains a working knowledge of and manages all relevant sales-specific software programs and Customer Relationship Management systems needed to generate high move-in volume, including thorough and accurate data entry and periodic database cleanup.
• Communicates current product information to appropriate community associates daily…