Sales Performance Specialist - VA/MD

Cogir Senior Living•Alexandria, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, oversees a network of senior living communities nationwide. They are dedicated to growth, exceptional resident care, and a supportive environment for their team members. Cogir's culture is rooted in human focus, creativity, and excellence. The Sales Performance Specialist is a traveling role providing coverage and support to assigned Cogir Senior Living communities or regions. This role is needed in the absence of the Community Relations Director or for communities requiring additional census growth support. The specialist will act as the community's sales and marketing leader to achieve occupancy goals and revenue generation through strategic planning, community outreach, and establishing referral relationships. Responsibilities include ensuring customer satisfaction, addressing inquiries, conducting tours, collaborating on marketing strategies, and managing the lead base.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience and education is required.
A positive team player mentality and passion for serving seniors!
At least 5 years of experience in relational sales, preferably in Senior Living/Independent Living or Hospitality sales preferred.
Proven track record in achieving and exceeding sales goals.
Ability to manage time effectively, high initiative, and good judgment.
Professional ethics, positive attitude, exceptional verbal and written communication, and customer service skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and CRM.
Must live in VA/MD Area

Nice To Haves

Experience in Senior Living/Independent Living or Hospitality sales

Responsibilities

Develop and implement all sales and marketing strategies and tactics for the community, consistent with the company's objectives.
Design, implement, and facilitate an immediate marketing plan for the community with input and support from the Executive Director, corporate marketing, and operations teams.
Develop and manage the lead base, responding to telephone inquiries remotely and in real time.
Maintain and/or improve community occupancy level and revenue production according to business and marketing plans.
Conduct walk-in and scheduled tours with prospective residents or interested parties.
Provide sales activity reports with documented lead status, closing needs, and next steps.
Follow up with all potential residents, referral sources, or interested parties.
Maintain the community's Customer Relationship Management software (Yardi) accurately and timely.
Maintain high resident satisfaction by establishing relationships between residents, department heads, and staff.
Participate in and represent the community in outreach events, networking meetings, tradeshows, and other community functions.
Monitor and maintain promotional item inventory; assess print advertising needs.
Carefully manage marketing budget and provide input and accurate pricing information for ads, directories, social media advertising, event costs, association memberships, and all marketing and sales-related costs.