Kew Gardens, NY 11418
Full-Time - Director of Sales

Job Details
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Category: Sales
Location: Kew Gardens NY, 11418
Req ID: 2024-260999
Responsibilities

The Community Sales Director (“CSD”) is responsible for achieving and exceeding the community’s monthly and quarterly revenue/sales targets; developing the community’s internal and external marketing; and building the community’s strategic relationships with various referral sources to produce highly qualified inquiries. Along with other Atria employees, the CSD promotes the leasing and marketing success of the community.

 

  • Spend over 50% of time outside of the community generating inquires to meet and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue targets.
  • Generate inquiries and move-ins from targeted referral sources by developing and maintaining relationships outside of the community, including but not limited to health care providers, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, retirement and estate planners, real estate service providers, senior organizations, appropriate special interest groups, local civic groups/leaders and other community contacts.
  • Collaborate with Executive Director (“ED”) to forecast move-ins accurately.
  • Facilitate training and continuous in-servicing for all community staff that may field an inquiry call or conduct a walk-in or scheduled tour.
  • Ensure that responses to inquiries are handled properly, timely and with appropriate follow-up and demonstrate sense of urgency regarding occupancy rates.
  • Position ED or Resident Services Director (“RSD”) as local experts on aging through facilitating introductions, joint sales calls, and strategic sales & marketing events.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with national and local referral agencies.
  • Quickly engage new inquiries on the phone and in person with the objective of helping guide them towards a sale.
  • Follow-up with in-home visits to potential residents or at locations of influencer(s).
  • Build relationships with inquiries and potential residents through discovery, listening with empathy and asking follow-up questions.
  • Accurately maintain the community’s Customer Relationship Management database by collecting and entering information about new inquiries and creating prompt, creative, and personal next steps after each interaction.
  • Curate extraordinary customer experiences through home visits, hospital/rehab visits, highly personalized tours, and personal follow ups.
  • Work with the ED to develop and implement a rolling 90-day Sales and Marketing Plan.
  • Manage and monitor community marketing budget. Operate within established budgetary guidelines.
  • Help ED recognize first impressions and rent-ready apartment challenges/opportunities.
  • Ensure smooth hand-off of committed customers to ED, RSD and Community Business Director for care assessment and lease due diligence.
  • Monitor the market and the competition of other senior living communities outside of Atria.
  • Create, market and implement engaging events for inquiries and local influencers, both inside and outside of the Community.
  • Serve as a resource by educating and providing information to those who advise seniors on health and alternative living options.
  • May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
Qualifications
  • One (1) or more years of related sales experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university preferred.
  • Must possess strong customer service skills, basic financial knowledge of revenue and profitability, strong computer and electronic file management skills and strong organizational skills.
  • Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task.
  • As dictated by business needs, must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. 
  • Position requires driving responsibilities (may use Company provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle).
  • Must possess valid driver’s license.

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

 

We strive to enhance the lives and exceed the expectations of those we serve every day. To do this, we cultivate the diverse talents of our team members in order to achieve something together that they could not do alone.

Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has immediate openings for individuals looking for a career with competitive pay and outstanding benefits, including:

  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • Community employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification
  • Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)

 

*Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

 

As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Apply now!

 

The wage range for this position is $77,000/yr – $80,000/yr, dependent on prior work history and experience.

 

Schedule:  Tuesday – Saturday

Hiring Step 1
It’s Easy to Apply Online
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Hiring Step 2
Application Review
Every application is given due consideration. If your experience and skills are aligned with the job requirements, we’ll contact you to schedule an interview.
Hiring Step 3
Interviews & Assessments
Your interview will be conducted by phone or in person with an Atria recruiter or hiring manager. This process may include additional interviews, reference checks and skill assessments.
Hiring Step 4
Offer Letter
If you are chosen for the position, an offer will be made by phone and email. The email will include a letter which you’ll sign electronically, return to us and can download for your records.
Hiring Step 5
Post-Offer Hiring Process
You’ll receive all needed forms, instructions and our contact information if you have any follow-up questions. This process may include a background check and/or a drug screen.
Hiring Step 6
Check-ins from your future team
As turnaround times vary for screening results, we’ll provide any needed updates and let you know what to expect for your first day on the job.
Hiring Step 7
First day and onboarding
Congratulations – we’re excited to have you join our team! Onboarding varies by position, but on your first day at Atria you’ll typically meet coworkers, take a workplace tour and begin any required training.
Job Details
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Category: Sales
Location: Kew Gardens NY, 11418
Community: Kew Gardens
Req ID: 2024-260999

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Competitive Pay
Competitive Pay

Atria provides competitive wages as we value employee contributions and commit to investing in our employees.

Paid Holidays & PTO
Paid Holidays & PTO

In addition to company observed holidays, we encourage our employees to take earned time off to refresh, recharge, and spend time with their loved ones.

Comprehensive Health Plans
Comprehensive Health Plans

After satisfying the waiting period, employees at Atria are eligible for an array of benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage, company paid short term and long term disability, as well as other voluntary benefits such as critical illness coverage.

Career Advancement Opportunities
Career Advancement Opportunities

We promote approximately 1,500 people a year.  Share your professional aspirations with your manager, and together we will work to achieve them. Atria focuses on talent development and growth opportunities within.

Tuition Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement

Want to earn a degree or pursue a new certification? Our tuition reimbursement program provides full-time employees with up to $5,250 a year in support for approved courses toward degrees and certifications.

Employee Loyalty Rewards Program
Employee Loyalty Rewards Program

Atria celebrates employees through different rewards programs including anniversary awards and recognition of great work.

Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

We offer an opportunity for full-time employees to save for retirement through Transamerica. Traditional 401(k) and Roth options are available, and after one year of service, Atria offers a 50% match on a percentage of those savings.

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Learn more about the many ways Atria celebrates employee achievements and rewards outstanding performance.

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Whether providing protection from sickness or natural disasters, such as flooding or fires, we make safety a priority for both residents and staff.