<strong>Job Description<br><br></strong><strong>Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity<br><br></strong>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. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.<br><br><strong>Part And Full Time Benefits Eligibility<br><br></strong><ul><li>Medical, Dental, Vision insurance</li><li>401(k)</li><li>Associate assistance program</li><li>Employee discounts</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)</li><li>Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance<br><br></li></ul><strong>Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility<br><br></strong><ul><li>Paid Time Off</li><li>Paid holidays</li><li>Company provided life insurance</li><li>Adoption benefit</li><li>Disability (short and long term)</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li>Health Savings Account</li><li>Optional life and dependent life insurance</li><li>Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan </li><li>Tuition reimbursement<br><br></li></ul>Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.<br><br>Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, 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.<br><br>The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities<br><br></strong>Builds a connection with families and help them care for their aging loved ones by matching them with one or more of nearly 700 Brookdale communities nation-wide, and by recommending that they take the next step to come and see how we enrich the lives of those we serve with compassion, respect, excellence, and integrity.<br><br><ul><li>Assists families who are looking for help with senior housing or other home-based assistance.</li><li>Identifies the Brookdale communities or other resources that are the best fit for a family’s needs.</li><li>Persuades people to take action by visiting Brookdale communities and learning about the options available to them that will improve their quality of life and schedules appointments for families to visit one or more Brookdale communities.</li><li>Updates databases with customer/prospective customer status and changes, ensuring the quality of data meets all compliance requirements. Nurtures leads that are not yet ready to be forwarded to a particular community, supplying information that is related to the customer’s expressed interest or need, and with scheduled follow-up conversations to advance the lead toward choosing a community to visit as quickly as possible.</li><li>Supports Brookdale communities through outbound calls and e-mails with the objective of updating the prospect’s situation and information within the database and scheduling appropriate follow-up activities within the database for the community sales associate, with an emphasis on setting an appointment for the prospect to visit the community.</li><li>Works closely with community sales and operations associates as an extension of their sales team.</li><li>Actively participates with supervisors and other team members in interactive training and coaching processes and department-wide culture building activities.<br><br></li></ul><em>This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.<br><br></em><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><strong>Education and Experience<br><br></strong>A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a Bachelor’s Degree (B.A or B.S) from a four-year college or university is preferred. Two years of experience in sales, pre-sales, inside sales, or appointment setting is preferred. Related experience in healthcare or call centers is also preferred.<br><br><strong>Certifications, Licenses, And Other Special Requirements<br><br></strong>None.<br><br><strong>Management/Decision Making<br><br></strong>Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.<br><br><strong>Knowledge And Skills<br><br></strong>Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process. Has working knowledge of the organization. Possesses an understanding of the aging process and needs of older adults across all product lines. Ability to operate personal computers and related software. Ability to effectively manage time, tasks and projects in a dynamic environment is required. Ability to present self and Brookdale as an organization ready to meet the needs of the senior to maximize their quality of life by providing the highest quality of care and services. Ability to build trust and act honestly in relationships with others. Ability to assess and understand customers’ expectations, needs and circumstances. Ability to effectively listen and communicate verbally and in writing is essential. Must be a self-starter who excels in organizational and time-management skills and can work without close supervision.<br><br><strong>Physical Demands and Working Conditions<br><br></strong><ul><li>Standing</li><li>Walking</li><li>Sitting</li><li>Use hands and fingers to handle or feel</li><li>Reach with hands and arms</li><li>Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl</li><li>Talk or hear</li><li>Ability to lift: up to 25 pounds</li><li>Vision</li><li>Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors</li><li>Weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage<br><br></li></ul>Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.<br><br><strong>About Us<br><br></strong>Brookdale is a Great Place to Be<strong>:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.</li><li>Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members.</li><li>Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.</li><li>Industry leader in clinical care.</li><li>Nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.</li><li>Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.</li></ul>