Director Sales and Marketing - Buckner Parkway Place

** Buckner Retirement Services Community: ** Parkway Place - Houston TX

** Location: 1321 Park Bayou Dr, Houston TX 77077 - Onsite **

** Job Schedule ** : Full-Time

Join our Parkway Place team as a Sales and Marketing Director and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and associates. In this role, you will play a crucial part in driving occupancy initiatives while also serving as a key public relations liaison to the community.

** What you'll do: **

• Effectively market the community’s retirement programs.
• Organize and execute special events for prospects, new residents, and community organizations on-site.
• Cultivate and maintain an ongoing schedule of speaking engagements and presentations within the local community.
• Conduct outreach visits to area resources that will provide immediate and future sales for the community;
• Increase sales to meet established goals and prospect lead base by using a variety of contacts.
• Conduct community tours for future residents and other visitors.
• Communicate with leaders to assist with community openings and transfer needs.
• Answer inquiries about the community and admission requirements.
• Maintain accurate and complete inquiry files in accordance with established procedures.
• Develop, communicate, implement and monitor short-term and long-term sales goals and objectives.
• Continuously conduct market assessments and develop a comprehensive marketing plan designed to meet budgetary volume projections.
• Employ marketing and promotional initiatives to achieve budgetary volume projections.
• Supervise, monitor, evaluate, and provide accurate reports to leadership.

** What you ’ll bring : **

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years prior related experience.
• Experience with luxury sales preferred.
• In-depth understanding of independent living communities and programs for senior adults.
• Experience with luxury sales preferred.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, public relations skills, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to market aggressively and deal tactfully with customers and the community.
• Forward thinking and exhibit the highest ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.
• Excellent technical skills using computer, Microsoft Office 265 and learning management system.

*The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the * * essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. * * *

** About Buckner Retirement Services : **

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. * *

*The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, **​age, *sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.