National Customer Relations Director

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• 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  protection and pet insurance

• 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.

Leads the Resident and Family Connection issue resolution program for Brookdale, an integral component of the company’s Customer Experience strategy. Supervises a team that monitors resolutions of all customer inquiries and feedback: complaints, compliments, survey comments, social media posts and online reviews. Responds to complaints sent directly to C‑Suite and other Senior executives. Partners with Division Presidents and Vice‑President of Operations to ensure accountability for timely issue resolution.

Reviews processes, procedures and makes improvements to ensure that customers are satisfied with responses from Brookdale.

• Oversees process for residents and families regarding any issue that they believe is unresolved to their satisfaction.
• Leads the Resident & Family Connection team to work with residents, families and appropriate Brookdale staff to seek positive resolution to complaints/issues.
• Responsible for overseeing follow up activities on issues delegated to the field to ensure follow up/resolutions occur to all issues.
• Serves as an escalation point for complex inquiries and complaints.
• Writes executive responses to resident and family concerns that are directed to senior leadership.
• Partners with senior leaders on customer service initiatives as needed such as Company and 3rd party surveys.
• Works with other department heads to ensure seamless integration of issue resolution process.
• Leadership role on the Severe Weather First Response Team, working to help coordinate communication and handle inquiries from impacted communities, residents and families.
• Approves credits to customers within financial parameters set for the position.
• Evaluates talent and coach’s staff for improvement and career growth.
• Ensures that accurate records are kept on all communications with customers by managing the customer service database.
• Compiles reports for senior leadership that provides insight into the volume, nature and resolutions of all resident and family inquiries.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.