Director of Sales

Job Description
If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for a
Director of Sales
to join our
Brand
team based in
Halifax, Nova Scotia.
This is a Temporary Full Time Opportunity for an approximate 12 month term.

Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About The Opportunity
The Director of Sales is responsible for planning, implementing, managing and overseeing company's overall sales and sales strategies for all Parkland, Faubourg, and Allbright Communities including new developments, new products and ancillary services. In addition, you will:

• Provide leadership and oversight to all departmental activities to ensure compliance to policies, procedures, and applicable legislation
• Research, plan, budget and coordinate on-site and off-site marketing events to attract prospects and build relationships for new developments that lead to pre-sales
• Provide ongoing evaluation of each Regional Sales and Marketing efforts to evaluate effectiveness in supporting their respective communities' sales teams and meeting budgeted occupancy and census goals.
• Work with the Sales Managers, General Managers and Lifestyle Consultants to prepare individual campus Sales and Marketing Plans annually and quarterly, designed to provide specific detailed activity and timelines to promote meeting or beating occupancy goals and building community awareness.
• Monitor customer, market and competitor activity and provide feedback to company leadership team and other company functions
• Provide sales reporting, identifying trends, areas for improvement.
• Oversee Budget for preopening costs and the execution plan for all new developments, both retirement living and nursing homes.

About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• A post secondary degree in related discipline.
• 5 years' experience in Sales and Marketing or similar
• 5-7 years in supervisory role, a senior sales and marketing role, exhibiting creativity, strong leadership and strategic planning skills, with a passion for exceeding customer expectations.
• Industry experience is an asset
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

About Us
Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit .

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of
Great People
, apply today
Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.