Senior Living Sales Specialist

Business Development Representative – Outside Sales | Ridgeland Senior Living Location: Matteson, IL Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Compensation: Approximately $60,000 base salary + incentive opportunities We are seeking an energetic, relationship-driven Business Development Representative to lead outside sales and community outreach efforts for our senior living community. This is a true “boots-on-the-ground” role focused on building referral relationships, generating new business opportunities, and increasing community visibility throughout the market. The ideal candidate enjoys being out in the field, networking, attending events, and developing partnerships that drive occupancy growth. What You’ll Do Lead outside sales and business development efforts throughout the local healthcare and senior living market Conduct daily in-person outreach, including door-knocking, cold calling, and relationship-building with referral sources Build and maintain partnerships with hospitals, rehab facilities, physicians, case managers, home health agencies, and community organizations Attend networking events, chamber meetings, and community functions to promote the community and generate referrals Collaborate with leadership to support occupancy goals and growth initiatives Maintain consistent follow-up and track outreach activities and referral relationships What You'll Need: Experience in outside sales, healthcare sales, senior living, admissions, marketing, or business development preferred CRM software experience preferred Strong networking and relationship-building skills Self-starter who is comfortable spending the majority of the day in the field Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally for meetings and events Benefits Available to You: Medical, dental and vision insurance Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts Life/AD&D Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance Employee Assistance Program Perks at Work Discount Program To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.