Sales Director
Job No:
97101
Location:
Calgary, Alberta
- Great opportunity for a passionate and innovative sales professional with an industry leader!
- Use your sales and marketing experience to lead a successful team, create new programs, build relationships, and help seniors to live their best life!
- Enjoy a competitive remuneration package, great benefits, and a healthy work/life balance!
About Golden Life
Golden Life is a Canadian owned family business operating 13 Communities throughout BC and Alberta. As a leading provider of seniors living communities, we support seniors of all ages and abilities through the provision of innovative buildings, impeccable hospitality services, and compassionate personal care.
These factors, combined with our team that is passionate about delivering meaningful experiences through exceptional service has earned us a solid reputation for ensuring all seniors have the opportunity to live their best life.
We believe empowered staff who share our desire to innovate and find creative solutions are the drivers of our growth and success. We make the right decisions for the right reasons, and this guarantees at Golden Life our seniors remain at the heart of our organization.
For more information, visit our website.
A New Opportunity Awaits
Golden Life has an exciting opportunity for a Sales Director to join our team in Calgary, Alberta. Please note there is also a possibility to be based in Cranbrook, but regular travel to Alberta would be required.
Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Business, you will drive all sales functions while developing sales programs to increase revenue and profits and achieve optimal occupancy performances within your portfolio of GLM villages.
You will also provide hands-on sales support to a defined portfolio of communities and conduct regular Village visits to ensure the delivery of consistent performance, adherence to company processes and standards, and compliance with policies and procedures.
Key areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
- Achieving sales goals, building strategic business relationships, formulating innovative business development strategies, and providing vision for all sales strategies
- Providing ongoing coaching, training, and guidance to staff regarding the implementation of GLM sales process
- Communicating brand identity to pertinent business units, key business partners, and the customer base
- Conducting regular analysis of pricing effectiveness and recurring trends
- Providing guidance and direction to the sales team for the development and execution of sales plans that will deliver profit
- Completing a thorough competitive analysis and using this information, along with your knowledge of market trends, and regional business environments to contribute to the department’s strategic planning processes
- Directing the production of a market-specific positioning plan, based on competitive analysis and feasibility studies
- Collaborating with the sales and operations teams to develop strategic plans and annual business plans
- Participating in communication initiatives to internal and external clients and ensuring consistent messaging
- Recruiting, training, and developing staff, providing guidance and direction, and evaluating performance
About You
This role is well suited to a passionate and determined individual who wishes to disrupt the industry with new ideas and innovations.
Our ideal candidate will have a Degree or Diploma in a related field such as Marketing or Hospitality combined with a minimum of 5 years of sales and marketing experience. An equivalent of education and experience will be considered.
Candidates with relevant industry experience and/or knowledge and experience with a social model of care are strongly encouraged to apply.
As an experienced leader, you must have strong organizational and prioritization skills. Similarly, strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused approach are essential.
This role is well suited to a self-motived, innovative professional who has the ability to "think outside of the box" and continually improve processes. Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships will be the key to your success in this role.
Please note that due to the nature of this role, a physician’s waiver, TB screen, immunization record and acceptable criminal record check is also required.
Why Golden Life?
At Golden Life, not only will you be joining a genuine, caring and collaborative team, you'll also be rewarded with a highly competitive remuneration package that is commensurate with your skills and experience. You'll also enjoy:
- Performance-based bonus
- Extended medical and dental benefits
- Flexible work hours and vacation policy
- Opportunities for professional development paid for by GLM
- A healthy work-life balance
And that's not all! You will be welcomed into a supportive environment with an open and transparent culture that values innovation. We are growing, and want our team to grow with us!
If you think you've got the skills to take on this rewarding and challenging role, apply to join the Golden Life team today!