Senior Living Sales Director

Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is a prominent senior living community dedicated to providing an enriching and comfortable living environment for seniors. As part of a larger network of Merrill Gardens communities, known for their commitment to promoting dignity, individuality, and wellness for their residents, this establishment offers a supportive setting where seniors can thrive. Merrill Gardens focuses on creating a vibrant atmosphere that respects each individual’s unique lifestyle needs and health goals, ensuring residents feel truly at home. The community features a range of amenities and services designed to enhance quality of life, including wellness programs, engaging activities, and compassionate care tailored to seniors' diverse needs. This dedication to excellence positions Merrill Gardens as a leader in the senior living industry, attracting professionals passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of older adults.

The Sales Director (Community Relations Director) role at Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is a vital position responsible for driving occupancy and fostering community relationships to support the wellbeing of current and prospective residents. This full-time role involves a blend of sales, marketing, and outreach duties focused on building strong connections with seniors, their families, and professional referral sources. The Sales Director acts as a key liaison between the community and the broader market, ensuring that the community's offerings and programs are well communicated and effectively promoted. The role demands a compassionate, responsible, and honest individual who genuinely enjoys working with the senior population and is committed to supporting their wellness journey.

In this comprehensive position, the Sales Director manages the entire sales process from building and maintaining a prospect database to conducting tours, following up purposefully, and securing deposits for move-ins. Additionally, the role includes collaborating with management and cross-departmental teams to ensure accurate reporting and smooth transitions for new residents. Innovative sales and marketing strategies are developed and implemented to enhance the community’s visibility and appeal. The Sales Director also monitors competitive offerings and market trends to keep Merrill Gardens positioned effectively within the industry.

Merrill Gardens offers a highly competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits to support employees’ wellbeing and professional growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, a company-paid Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays and vacation time, free meals during shifts, 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, and disability insurance, among others. Additionally, innovative perks such as pet insurance, team member discounts, advance pay benefits, and opportunities for career advancement make this an attractive place to work. Both full-time and part-time employees can enjoy a robust benefits package designed to promote a positive work-life balance.

This role requires someone who can not only effectively manage sales activities but also build meaningful community relationships that enhance the lives of seniors. By joining Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place as a Sales Director (Community Relations Director), you will have the opportunity to contribute to a respected and growing company that values compassionate care and professional excellence. This position offers stability, growth potential, and the deep satisfaction of helping seniors live well in a warm, welcoming environment.