Job Description
External Business Liaison
Reports To: Executive Director
Position Type: Salary - Exempt: $90,000 - $91,000
Bonus Opportunity
Job Overview
The External Business Liaison is responsible for building, managing, and strengthening external relationships that drive awareness, referrals, and occupancy growth for the community. This role works collaboratively with the Executive Director, Regional Director of Sales and internal leadership team to execute strategic outreach initiatives, maintain a strong referral pipeline, and position the community as a trusted partner within the local healthcare and professional network .
Key Responsibilities & Duties
External Outreach & Relationship Development
- Develops and maintains strong professional relationships with external referral partners including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, physicians, social workers, case managers, elder law attorneys, and other community-based organizations.
- Conducts regular in-person, phone, and virtual outreach in alignment with the established marketing and business development plan.
- Represents the community at networking events, professional meetings, community functions, and industry-related events.
- Serves as a key ambassador of the community’s brand, services, and value proposition in the marketplace.
Lead Generation & Occupancy Support
- Conduct proactive lead-generation activities to ensure a consistent flow of qualified prospects.
- Collaborate with the internal sales and operations teams to support move-ins, move-outs, and overall occupancy goals.
- Actively supports the maintenance of a meaningful and qualified waitlist.
- Maintains an active understanding of competitor communities, pricing, programs, and market positioning.
Marketing & Communication
- Assists in the development and execution of marketing and outreach strategies designed to meet or exceed census and revenue goals.
- Communicates current community offerings, pricing, program updates, and promotional initiatives to referral partners and internal stakeholders.
- Supports internal referral programs, including residents, family, and associate referral initiatives.
Systems, Compliance & Collaboration
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation in lead-tracking and CRM systems.
- Participates in required in-service training, meetings, and professional development opportunities.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures.
- Maintains positive relationships with residents and families and attends resident or community functions as appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support community success.