Area Director of Business Development

Area Director of Business Development

From $95,000 a year | Full-time

1000 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

Arbor Terrace Highland Park provides exceptional assisted living and dementia care in beautiful Highland Park, IL. We honor individuality and celebrate each person’s unique life through deep connections with our residents and families. We create delightful surprises and meaningful moments within a safe and caring community.

Job Summary/Position Overview:

The Area Director of Business Development is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive external sale and marketing plan that builds the Arbor brand, drives referrals and increases revenue while gaining market share. A large emphasis of business development is to educate and partner with key sources including professional medical community, community associations, and related providers. The Area Director of Business Development works with the Community Sales Director and Executive Directors to assesses the local market to develop a strategic marketing plan tailored to the geographic region in which the community is located.

Success in this role is measured by:

• Meeting established metrics and goals expectations
• Successful external business development sales and marketing efforts
• Synergy and collaboration with community team leaders
• Increased revenue through professional referrals
• Positive brand reputation in the marketplace that drives lead generation

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and implement a successful external business development sales and marketing strategy
• Monitor external and internal environment for development of new market niches and future possibilities for Arbor to stand out boldly in the market
• Generate leads and move-ins from targeted external referral sources
• Identify new opportunities for leads through education, collaboration with external partners and brand promotion
• Increase professional referrals and works with teams to remove potential barriers
• Meet regularly with the Vice President of Sales to provide information, updates, and reports on a timely basis
• Performs public speaking to volunteer organizations and committees regarding Arbor and our different and better story
• Completes weekly strategic plan reports
• Significant local travel for sales and marketing opportunities, including external sales commitments and after-hours engagements
• Other, related duties as assigned

The Arbor Company, based in Atlanta, GA, manages more than 40 senior living communities in eleven states with more in the pipeline. In business for over 30 years, we have established a national reputation as a leader in senior care—independent living, assisted living, and memory care. We are a fast-paced and growing company that thrives on a culture of deep mutual respect and accountability. The tenure of our executive team, including community-based leaders, is exceptional. We are dedicated to the seniors we serve, their families, and to each other. Our culture is unparalleled and a terrific fit for self-motivated, creative, and dedicated leaders with a passion for senior care.

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