Sales and Client Relationship Manager

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Sales and Community Engagement Manager

Location: Wiltshire | Gloucestershire | Oxfordshire (Field-based)
Package: £47,500 + Quarterly Bonus + Car Allowance
Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hrs | Permanent

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a client for an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Sales and Community Engagement Manager. This role is perfect for someone with an outgoing personality who thrives on building relationships and engaging with local communities. You’ll play a key role in representing care homes across the region, fostering connections with prospective residents and their families, and driving awareness to ultimately increase room occupancy.

If you’re a natural networker, a team player, and someone who enjoys making a positive impact, this could be the role for you!

Responsibilities

As a Sales and Community Engagement Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• Community Engagement: Building strong relationships with local communities, organisations, and stakeholders to raise awareness of the care homes you represent.
• Driving Occupancy: Proactively identifying and engaging with prospective residents and their families to promote the care homes and their services.
• Event Coordination: Organising and attending community events, open days, and networking opportunities to showcase the homes and their offerings.
• Relationship Building: Acting as the face of the organisation, fostering trust and rapport with local residents, families, and community groups.
• Collaboration: Working closely with care home managers and teams to ensure a seamless experience for prospective residents.
• Marketing Support: Partnering with the marketing team to create and deliver campaigns that resonate with the local audience.
• Performance Tracking: Monitoring and reporting on engagement activities and occupancy rates to ensure targets are met.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• Experience: A background in sales, community engagement, or relationship management, ideally within the care, healthcare, or hospitality sectors.
• Personality: An outgoing, approachable, and confident demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities to engage with a wide range of audiences.
• Proactivity: A self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently and manage your time effectively.
• Local Knowledge: Familiarity with the Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Oxfordshire areas is a plus.
• Flexibility: A willingness to travel across the region and attend events outside of standard working hours when required.
• Tech Savvy: Competence in using CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and digital marketing tools.

Day-to-Day

Your typical day might include:

• Visiting care homes to meet with managers and discuss occupancy strategies.
• Attending a local community event to network and promote the care homes.
• Following up with prospective residents and their families to provide information and support.
• Collaborating with the marketing team to plan and execute a new campaign.
• Reviewing occupancy data and preparing reports for senior management.
• Building relationships with local organisations, charities, and businesses to create referral opportunities.
• Hosting an open day at one of the care homes to showcase its facilities and services.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £47,500 plus a quarterly performance-based bonus.
• Car allowance to support your travel across the region.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the care home sector.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Why This Role?

This is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for people with your sales and relationship-building skills. You’ll be at the heart of connecting care homes with their local communities, making a real difference in the lives of residents and their families.

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding challenge and thrive in a role that values collaboration, creativity, and community, we’d love to hear from you!

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Don’t miss this chance to join a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation. Apply today and take the next step in your career!

We are recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. All applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.