Director of Sales

Sales Director in West Hartford, CT for Senior Living

Base + Monthly Sales Bonus + Benefits

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

When considering senior living for your loved one, it’s important to find a place where they can truly thrive. At AVIVA Senior Living, we are committed to creating a vibrant and welcoming community for seniors. Our goal is to offer senior apartments that combine comfort, elegance, and exceptional care. Whether it’s independent living, assisted living, or memory care, we ensure that every resident can embrace the art of fine living in a supportive environment.

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 (range is $65-74K) plus a generous sales bonus plan rewarding performance and a benefit package. The schedule for this position will include weekend scheduling or rotation.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Market Aviva 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 us 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.

Qualifications, skills, and abilities:

• At least 2 years of related work experience. Direct experience in senior living sales highly preferred.
• 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.
• 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

Full-time employees can take advantage of:

• Medical/Prescription Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off accrued up to 15 days per year.
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance available
• Company matching 401k
• Available pay advance (daily pay)

Aviva Senior Living is designated as a Great Place to Work and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.