Sales Manager Bench Senior Living

Job Description

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

We are adding new talent and are looking for a Sales Manager Hire‑Ahead who will support our communities in the Maryland market.

The Sales Manager Hire‑Ahead will participate in on‑the‑job training experiences for the Sales Manager role, learn new skills about senior living, and be able to demonstrate increasing proficiency and expertise with sales and marketing responsibilities within the Brookdale organization. You will be required to travel when needed to all four of our Maryland communities – Olney, Bowie, Potomac, and Hagerstown, MD.

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. A full suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Full‑time associates in this 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. 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.

• 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

• Maintains and/or improves upon the occupancy level of the community in accordance with the marketing and business plans.
• Manages the sales process by assisting prospective residents, their family members, and/or advisors in the decision‑making process.
• Coordinates and completes all activities needed for a sale and converts deposits to move‑ins.
• Keeps management and other key associates abreast of the status of all prospective move‑ins.
• Coordinates with the business development coordinator/director on a weekly basis regarding business development efforts.
• Develops and maintains relationships with, and generates leads through residents, family, and professional referral sources.
• Effectively manages community inventory and looks for opportunities for increasing revenue and creating other revenue streams.
• Represents the community and increases awareness through participation in outside events and community involvement.
• Assists management with resident retention through new resident welcome events and referral programs.
• Partners with management to develop and execute marketing plans and achieve community occupancy goals.
• Monitors conversion ratios regarding sales performance and business development calls to direct referral sources and prepares reports.
• Maintains working knowledge of lead management systems and uses them to maximize sales effectiveness.

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience and education is required. A minimum of two to five years sales experience, preferably in the retirement industry or medical or pharmaceutical sales, with a proven track record of generating and closing a high percentage of qualified…