<p>The Business Development Director is responsible for promoting Sagora Senior Living communities externally through creating partnerships in the market resulting in non paid referrals This role will provide strategy support and vision to the Vice President of Sales and Divisional Directors of Sales and Marketing in a specified Local Market Area to achieve sales and occupancy goals through effective business development efforts Join our team at one of our senior living communities offering independent living assisted living or memory care where we put Residents First while being team focused and quality centered We put Residents First and our team members matter At Sagora we invest in and empower our team members to move upward within the company and in their careers Based on team member surveys we are certified as a Great Place to Work Apply now to join our dedicated team that cares just like you Our Core Values are Commitment Empowerment Communication Excellence and Teamwork Did you know that our name Sagora comes from the combination of two words Sage which means wisdom or wise person and Agora which means a gathering place Our communities are a gathering place of wisdom Benefits Company paid telemedicine service for all full time benefit eligible team membersOn Demand Pay request a pay advanceDiscount and rewards program use for electronics food car buying travel fitness and moreHealth Dental Vision Disability Life InsuranceFlex Spending AccountDependent Care Flex PlanHealth Savings Account401k Retirement Savings Plan with company matchingPaid time off and Holiday payTeam Member Assistance Program counseling services at the other end of the phoneDiscounted Meal TicketsReferral Bonus Program earn money for referring your friendsTuition Assistance for programs directly related to team members positionLasting relationships with our residents who have so much wisdom to share Responsibilities Oversees unpaid lead generation within a given market areaKeep abreast of any competitor issues that would affect occupancy in the marketIdentify new referral prospects and develop strategic plans for establishing and nurturing positive business relationships This includes but is not limited to interfaces with healthcare professionals in a local market area such as physicians social workers ancillary care providers hospital discharge planners and related professionalsCreate a Strategic Business Plan and engages in business development activities and events for the Market AreaSchedule networking meetings on a regular basis to meet or exceed established MBOsCreate and execute special events for the Local Market Area working in partnership with Lifestyle and Pathways departmentsVisit local hospitals on a weekly basisMeet with residents as directed by the Divisional Director of Sales and MarketingOrganize and promote market area events to meet established monthly goalsOrder collateral promoting all communities through Sagora Creative ServicesCommunicate any new leads to sales staff and Executive DirectorsParticipate in a monthly call with community assigned RVPs and Divisional Directors of Sales and Marketing SkillsRequirements Bachelors degree in marketing business or related field and a minimum of three years of sales experience in a related industry; or equivalent combination of experience and educationTwo years of sales and marketing management experience is requiredYardi experience preferredReliable car transportation with insurance plus a valid drivers license is requiredExcellent written and oral communication skills are essentialSagora does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services Sagora is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race marital status sex age color religion national origin veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law</p>