Job Description

Sales Director in West Hartford, CT for Senior Living

We are seeking an experienced, polished, and personable Sales Director for our community located in West Hartford.

AVIVA West Hartford is a magnificent senior-living community that is centrally located in desirable West Hartford, Connecticut. We provide a wide spectrum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care and offer respite care. Built in the early twentieth century, this grand, historic landmark puts you just minutes from downtown Hartford’s museums, parks, medical centers, shops, and restaurants. Far more than location and amenities, we are uniquely defined by our highly acclaimed wellness programs that are designed to enhance the quality of life of each of our residents.

Check out avivawesthartford.com to learn about our beautiful community and all the amenities we offer our residents.

This is an opportunity to serve seniors while earning a base salary plus a sales bonus plan rewarding performance and a benefit package. The schedule for this position will include weekend scheduling or rotation.

Apply here or send a resume (Word or pdf format) in an email to dgreen@avivaseniorliving.com

See below for a more extensive job description.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Market Aviva West Hartford to prospective residents (and their representatives) by phone, personal written communications, and in-home visits and presentations. Facilitate on-site marketing seminars. Provide tours and respond to inquiries and walk-ins.
Meet and set marketing goals (e.g., calls per day, off-site visits per week, on-site presentations per month, average gross sales to presentations ratios).
Partner with outside agencies to promote the Community through public awareness, advertising opportunities, and community outreach programs.
Conduct outside sales activities which will include developing, coordinating, and delivering marketing presentations to agencies, organizations/groups, churches, etc.
Manage budget and oversee vendor estimate and invoicing for all print production, collateral, digital campaigns or ad production.
Partner with department head leaders to ensure proper implementation of brand identity.
Participate in outside groups (such as civic organizations, boards, business organizations) in order to promote Lloyd Jones within the greater community.
Implement aggressive referral networking.
Manage leads and sales through the prospect tracking system.
Submit all completed admissions paperwork to Executive Director for review prior to move-in.
Assist with the creation of a Marketing Plan along with the Executive Director.
Create and provide to the Director weekly and monthly reports (such as marketing plans, occupancy reports).
Participate in the development of Community Newsletter.
Demonstrate positive resident relations. Maintain a pleasant, professional attitude at all times.
Participate in Development functions as requested by the Executive Director.
Coordinate activities with other departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Attend in-service classes and staff meetings.

Qualification Requirements:

At least 2 years of related work experience.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university, with major work in marketing, business administration, or related field.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to read and write, follow written and oral instructions and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to work with the elderly in a courteous and friendly manner, demonstrating patience and compassion.
Ability to perform duties with consideration for residents’ rights at all times and demonstrate integrity and discretion in the care of residents and in handling their health information.
Excellent written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Polished, professional

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