Brookdale

Sales Manager

Brookdale
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sales and marketing principles within senior living communities, effectively driving occupancy growth and managing customer relationships. Proficient in utilizing sales-specific software and CRM systems to optimize revenue generation and maintain competitive market knowledge.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In MarketingSales And Marketing PrinciplesMulti-Product Line ExperienceKnowledge Of Medicare And Medicaid RegulationsEffective Verbal And Written Communication Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Generate high-volume recurring streams of new move-in revenue for assigned Brookdale communities with sales associate vacancies
  • Exceed budgeted sales goals and community revenue targets by completing processes required to close sales
  • Travel to communities within a specified geographic area; assignments vary in length and may change with little notice
  • Drive rapid occupancy growth and maintain rate integrity through daily phone and in-person sales calls that convert to move-ins
  • Manage sales-specific software and Customer Relationship Management systems, including accurate data entry and periodic database cleanup
  • Communicate product information, availability, pricing, and concessions to community associates
  • Attend daily stand-up meetings
  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant competition in assigned markets
  • Provide accurate and timely move-in forecasts
  • Communicate incoming residents’ needs and preferences to Executive Directors and appropriate community associates
  • Foster a positive image of assigned communities and the Brookdale brand with customers, residents, associates, and professional/volunteer influencers
  • Promote a mission-driven sales culture and apply insights from one community assignment to optimize sales in subsequent assignments

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field and one to two years of experience
  • Additional years of related work experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis up to four years
  • Multi-product line experience within senior living communities: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, and Skilled Nursing
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Frequent car and/or air travel as needed
  • Knowledge of sales and marketing principles, methods, marketing strategy and tactics, sales techniques, and sales control systems
  • Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and applicable processes for the product lines being sold
  • Knowledge of state regulations impacting or directing service delivery
  • Ability to operate smartphones, personal computers, and related software
  • Ability to manage time, tasks, and projects in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to assess and understand customers’ expectations, needs, and circumstances
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and treat people with dignity, respect, fairness, and maturity
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Occasional weekend, evening, or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
  • Frequent travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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 ID theft 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
  • Annual bonus incentive for full-time associates in role
  • Naturalization fee advance of up to $725 for qualified associates who have been with the company for at least a year
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Ongoing programs supporting health and wellness
  • Robust training program
  • Temporary associates may participate in the company’s 401(k) program

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Hard Skills
Sales TechniquesSales Control SystemsData EntryDatabase CleanupMove-In ForecastingTime ManagementProject ManagementCustomer Needs AssessmentKnowledge Of State RegulationsAbility To Lift Up To 25 Pounds
Soft Skills
Ability To Work With Diverse PersonalitiesEffective CommunicationRespect And FairnessDynamic Environment Adaptability
Tools & Technologies
Sales-Specific SoftwareCustomer Relationship Management SystemsSmartphonesPersonal Computers
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver's License
Industry Keywords
Senior Living CommunitiesAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing