Marketing Assistant

Marketing Assistant

Discovery Senior Living, a national award-winning developer, owner and operator of senior living communities is currently searching for a Marketing Assistant to join our team at our community called Discovery Village at University Park in Richmond, Virginia. Ranked as one of the top 20 largest senior living providers in the United States and the top 5 for growth in the world, Discovery is redefining senior living through innovation, leadership and design. As a result, the company currently has a flourishing portfolio of more than 6,500 homes with plans for continued growth.

The Marketing Assistant performs comprehensive administrative support services for the Sales & Marketing team, facilitating the daily operations of the marketing office and assisting the team in achieving the community’s occupancy and revenue goals.

Some of the responsibilities include maintaining the marketing database; producing regularly scheduled reports from marketing database; assisting in ensuring model suite(s)/apartment(s) are well maintained and presentable; producing qualified leads and appointments; managing the move-in process as outlined in the Resident Move-In Checklist; typing, collating and distributing all correspondence and other materials; organizing, coordinating and assisting in planning of special events, including weekend events; assisting in executing marketing strategies and objectives; assisting in touring and interviewing prospective residents/guardians; coordinating various marketing fulfillment duties and systems including direct mail, packages, letters, catalogs, and other sales literature.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree preferred.
• One (1) year experience in a sales administrative support role involving customer service.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to use Microsoft Windows, including Word, Outlook and Excel. Ability to use email and the Internet. Ability to use client tracking and design software.
• Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
• Exceptional telephone, clerical and customer service skills.
• Detail oriented and excellent organizational, time management and follow-through skills.
• Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Benefits

We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes 401(k) with company match, medical and dental insurance, disability benefits, confidential employee assistance programs, life insurance, a vision-care plan, paid time off (PTO) and paid company holidays.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Required education:

• Associate