Sales Manager Bench Senior Living

Sales Manager Bench Senior Living (Finance)
Brookdale is adding new talent and is looking for a Sales Manager Hire Ahead who will support our communities in the Maryland market. The role requires on-the-job training, learning senior living, and demonstrating increasing proficiency in sales and marketing within Brookdale. The successful candidate will travel to all four Maryland communities:
Olney, Bowie, Potomac, and Hagerstown.

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discounts and referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits ( protection, pet insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal plan)
• 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
• Tuition reimbursement

• Maintain and improve occupancy levels in accordance with marketing and business plans.
• Guide prospective residents, families, and advisors through the decision‑making process, understanding needs and educating them about community services.
• Respond promptly to all inquiries (telephone, email, Internet, in‑person) and complete weekly follow‑ups, letters, and tours as defined by the marketing plan.
• Coordinate all sale activities and convert deposits to move‑ins, including visits to prospects’ homes or other locations for assessments or presentations.
• Track and record pre‑residency steps, keep management informed of prospective move‑in status, and report weekly and monthly sales performance.
• Develop and manage relationships with residents, family, and professional referral sources; conduct presentations on community services and market advantages.
• Assist with resident retention through welcome events, referral programs, and community visits.
• Partner with management to develop marketing plans, provide content recommendations, and achieve occupancy goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field (preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2–5 years of sales experience, preferably in the retirement industry, medical, or pharmaceutical sales, with a proven track record of generating and closing qualified leads.

• Valid driver’s license; frequent car travel required.

• Applies existing guidelines to make varied decisions within the department using sound judgment.

• In-depth knowledge of sales and marketing principles, including tactics and control systems.
• Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and state regulations relevant to senior living.
• Proficient with smartphones, personal computers, and related software.
• Strong time‑management, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Capacity to work effectively with diverse personalities and treat all individuals with dignity, respect, and fairness.

• Standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking and hearing.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work to ensure shift coverage.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections.
• Requires occasional travel.

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. Veterans, transitioning active‑duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Brookdale offers an immigration assistance program to qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year. Application window closes approximately 30 days after posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity statement
Brookdale is an Equal Opportunity Employer whose hiring practices are non‑discriminatory and whose recruitment and hiring activities are conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.