What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Manager position at Senior Living Solutions?
Job Summary
Position Overview
Senior Living Solutions is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth by building relationships with senior living owners and operators and identifying new partnership opportunities across Iowa.
This role will initially be structured as a temporary position, but could become permanent for the right candidate with proven results.
Position will be paid a base salary, as well as commission based on performance and growth.
The ideal candidate is either:
· Well-connected within the senior living space OR
· A motivated, relationship-driven professional eager to get “boots on the ground” and build a network from scratch
This is a highly visible role that will work closely with leadership, including participating in owner meetings and weekly planning sessions.
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Key Responsibilities
· Develop and execute a business development strategy targeting senior living owners and operators
· Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing community ownership groups
· Identify new partnership opportunities and generate qualified leads
· Travel throughout Iowa to meet with prospects, tour communities, and attend industry events
· Represent the company with professionalism, credibility, and industry insight
· Collaborate directly with leadership on weekly planning, pipeline strategy, and market outreach
· Participate in owner meetings to strengthen relationships and deepen market understanding
· Track activity, pipeline progress, and business development outcomes
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Qualifications
· Experience in senior living, healthcare services, or a related industry preferred
· Prior experience in business development, sales, or relationship management
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a relationship-first mindset
· Ability to work independently while staying aligned with a collaborative team
· Self-starter comfortable in an evolving, growth-stage environment
· Willingness to travel within Iowa several days per week
· Existing network in senior living is a plus, but not required
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Position will be 32-hours per week with flexibility.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $60,000 - $100,000