Community Relations Director
Huntington Beach, California
• 1 year contract while sales director was out on maternity leave.• increased census from 89% to 100% in one year. Community had never been above 91% occupancy since opening in 2014.•Assume responsibility for the planning, development and implementation of community sales program to meet the needs of prospects and increase occupancy goals. • Deliver exceptional services to prospects to ensure their maximum satisfaction and generate interest in the community.• Provide timely and reliable response to all prospect inquiries, conduct community tours and enlighten them of the benefits of living in the community. • Create and execute strategic marketing plans for the community to increase awareness and engage the target audience (seniors). • Stay abreast of recent trends and update the General Manager and the Director of Sales informed of vital market changes. • Maintain and utilize the sales tracking system to monitor lead generation and current sales activities. • Establish and maintain a good relationship with prospects to identify, understand and meet their special needs. • Train and coach the leadership staff on the best way to present the community.• Collaborate with the General Manager and Business Office Director to maintain an accurate census report using the Yardi integrated CRM/accounting system.• Plan and conduct customer service training for the staff to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to meet service delivery goals.