Sales and Marketing Director - Oakland - Eldercare Alliance

An Elder Care Alliance Community

Actual pay decision based on factors including experience, skills and training

Do you enjoy working with seniors? Do you want to work in a setting where you are valued and appreciated? Mercy Retirement & Care Center is a vibrant retirement community located in Oakland. We provide senior assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to meet a variety of health care needs. We pride ourselves on being a person-centered community and value our employees and residents. We are currently hiring.

Sales and Marketing Director:

• Responsible for planning, developing, directing and coordinating all aspects of sales and marketing for the Community.
• Develops the annual marketing plan and budget with input from Executive Staff to optimize program offerings to identified markets of older adults.
• Participates in planning new unit availability, pricing levels, marketable services, and advertising themes.
• Effective management of a team of marketing professionals and coordination with the Corporate VP of Sales and Marketing.

Here's what you need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Proven track record in closing sales and leads.
• New development lease up experience preferred.
• Two or more years in the senior sales and marketing environment.
• Demonstrated sales experience in senior living, hotel/hospitality or related healthcare environment preferred (i.e. CCRC, active adult, assisted living, skilled nursing, long term care, hospice, hospital, or home health)
• Previous sales experience and successful track record in identifying and building local relationships to drive business. 
• Excellent written, verbal presentation and customer service skills.
• Schedule flexibility to work one weekend day per week as needed (usually a Tuesday - Saturday schedule) as well as some evenings as necessary.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and other tools.

Skills and Attributes:

• Sensitivity and knowledge of working with older adults and the aging process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational ability.
• Ability to identify need, develop, and manage programs and systems simultaneously. 
• Knowledge of aging process and implications of aging in a social setting. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, superb customer service skills and a team player.

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer competitive *pay and phenomenal benefits. Subject to eligibility requirements benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans
• Flexible spending
• Tuition Reimbursement to promote your career advancement.
• ++much more

*Actual pay decision based on factors including experience, skills and training

“Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status”