Business Development Director - Senior Living

Senior Living Vertical Market Leader — ArizonaLocation: Arizona — Candidates may live anywhere in the stateCompensation: $140,000 Base + CommissionEmployment: Full-TimeThis isn't an account to manage. It's a market to own.TAKON Talent is partnering with a rapidly growing commercial services company to hire a Senior Living Vertical Market Leader responsible for building and owning its senior living business across Arizona.We're looking for someone who understands how assisted living, independent living, retirement communities, and senior housing organizations buy services — and who has the relationships, credibility, and sales ability to build a significant book of business within the market.The RoleYou'll develop business with senior living communities, operators, management companies, ownership groups, and multi-location organizations throughout Arizona.You'll be responsible for opening doors, developing relationships, navigating vendor and procurement processes, and creating long-term partnerships.You'll have the opportunity to build this vertical rather than simply manage an existing territory.What You'll DoBuild and execute a statewide senior living business development strategyDevelop relationships with Executive Directors, Regional Leaders, Facility Directors, Operations Leaders, ownership groups, and management companiesProspect consistently and generate new opportunitiesBuild relationships with assisted living, independent living, retirement, and senior housing organizationsNavigate procurement, vendor approval, and preferred-provider processesDevelop opportunities with multi-location and regional operatorsAttend relevant industry and networking eventsManage opportunities from initial relationship through closeBuild a strong long-term pipeline throughout ArizonaWhat We're Looking ForProven B2B sales or business development experience within senior living, assisted living, retirement communities, or a closely related marketExperience selling services to senior living operators, communities, management companies, or ownership groupsExisting relationships within the Arizona senior living market strongly preferredStrong prospecting, networking, and relationship-building abilityComfortable developing a market from the ground upEntrepreneurial mindset and ability to operate independentlyWilling to travel throughout Arizona as neededDirect experience selling into senior living is important. Experience in our client's specific service industry is not required.Compensation$140,000 base salary + commissionCandidates may live anywhere in Arizona.This is an opportunity to own a high-potential vertical, develop statewide relationships, and build a significant book of business within a growing organization.