Sales Specialist
Job details
- Location
- West Hartford or Boston or New Hampshire or Rhode Island or Brentwood
- Work type
- Onsite
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Apply on
- ibmwjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
About this role
Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
Sales Specialist (senior living)
As a Sales Specialist you will travel to communities within a specified geographic location. This particular area will include Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont. You will generate high-volume recurring streams of new move-in revenue for assigned Brookdale communities experiencing non-exempt sales associate vacancies. Assignments will vary in length and may change with little notice.
Qualifications & Skills
We’d love to talk if you have the following:
- Minimum of 2 years senior living sales experience. Senior Living experience required
- A proven track record of generating and closing a high percentage of qualified leads
- Ability to effectively listen and communicate both verbally and in writing
- Must be self-directed, able to prioritize tasks as well as have the ability to accept directives
- Team player with industry knowledge and the ability to connect with families
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field preferred or equivalent combination of experience and education required
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong working knowledge of technology, proficiency in Microsoft office suite, and electronic documentation
Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.
Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility
- 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
Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility
- 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
Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Full-time associates in role are also eligible for an annual bonus incentive. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.
The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.
Responsibilities
- Drives rapid occupancy growth and prioritizes rate integrity where assigned by conducting high-quality daily phone and in-person sales calls that convert to move-ins.
- Maintains a working knowledge of and manages all relevant sales-specific software programs and Customer Relationship Management systems needed to generate high move-in volume, including thorough and accurate data entry and periodic database cleanup.
- Communicates current product information to appropriate community associates daily and as needed, including but not limited to availability, pricing, and concessions. Attends daily stand-up.
- Maintains current working knowledge of relevant competition in markets where assigned.
- Provides accurate and timely move-in forecasts as requested.
- Communicates incoming residents’ needs and preferences to the Executive Director and/or appropriate community associate(s) to enhance customer satisfaction upon move-in.
- Fosters a positive image of each assigned community and the Brookdale brand with all customers, residents, associates, and relevant professional/volunteer influencers.
Qualifications
- Standing
- Walking
- Sitting
- Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Talk or hear
- Ability to lift: up to 25 pounds
- Vision
- Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
- Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
- Requires Travel: Frequently
Company
Brookdale is a Great Place to Be:
- Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
- Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
- Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.
- Industry leader in clinical care.
- Nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.
- Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.