Area Dir Business Development

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME

Chicago Metro Area

Job ID

2025-233146

JOB OVERVIEW

The Area Director of Business Development (ADBD) is responsible for using market knowledge and company resources to develop and implement business development strategies for an assigned market that will generate qualified, nonpaid professional referrals, bring more seniors to Sunrise Senior Living and position Sunrise as a preferred provider. This role also drives strategies related to local paid referral partners to generate 3rd party referrals and move-ins from these partners. Additionally, the ADBD assists Executive Directors and Regional Directors of Sales in coaching and mentoring Directors of Sales on best market practices related to professional outreach and business development.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows :

• Identify and target qualified referral sources, including professionals, community associations and healthcare organizations, to generate a continuous flow of leads for Independent Living to Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Foster and maintain relationships with key referral sources, ensuring consistent lead generation and business growth.
• Coordinate community team participation in professional societies and events, organize trade show presentations and support professional events to drive qualified leads.
• Partner with Executive Directors and sales teams to improve service delivery, resolve issues and ensure ongoing communication about referral opportunities and initiatives in progress.
• Develop and manage account plans, track referral activities and report progress, ensuring that contact records in the CRM system are current and accurate.
• Contribute to sales meetings, offer coaching and insights on business development and support training programs for staff on sales strategies and best practices.
• Monitor budgets and expenses, ensuring timely submission and adherence to internal controls and state regulations regarding admissions / discharges.
• Stay current on industry trends and legal regulations, attend relevant conferences and participate in ongoing training to enhance professional expertise.
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state / province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Experience and Qualifications

ABOUT SUNRISE

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals - at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include :

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community / office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications / licenses (where applicable).

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