Jan Weiss
Arlington,TX
Summary
Experienced sales professional committed to enhancing senior living communities, poised to apply expertise and leadership in a dynamic Senior Advisor role. Dynamic professional with a strong background in community sales and relationship management. Known for implementing targeted outreach strategies that improve occupancy rates and strengthen local networks. Committed to driving growth and measurable results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Specialist
Sagora Senior Living
Fort Worth, Texas
10.2023 - 11.2025
- Cultivated relationships with families and local networks, enhancing occupancy rates at seven communities.
- Increased occupancy rate from 81.7% to 87% in a California community within eight weeks.
- Leveraged professional networks to drive engagement and attract prospective residents.
- Implemented targeted outreach strategies to strengthen community ties and support growth.
Community Sales Specialist
Resort Lifestyle Communities
Lincoln, Nebraska
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed strong relationships with residents and families to understand their needs.
- Conducted community tours to showcase amenities and services offered.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions to enhance customer engagement initiatives.
- Utilized CRM software to manage leads and track follow-up actions efficiently.
- Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
- Participated in team meetings to review progress against objectives set by management.
- Negotiated prices and set up contracts to finalize sales agreements.
- Tracked competitor activities, products, services, and prices.
- Set up meetings with potential clients and listened to their wishes and concerns.
- Negotiated deals and handled complaints or objections.
Sales and Marketing Director
Sonida Living / Capital Senior Living
Dallas, Texas
12.2021 - 05.2022
- The Waterford on Cooper
Director of Sales and Marketing
Watermark Retirement
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Led sales initiatives to increase occupancy rates across multiple retirement communities.
- Managed digital marketing campaigns to promote services and attract potential residents.
- Trained and mentored sales staff to improve performance and customer service skills.
- Directed staff in effective sales techniques and processes.
- Collaborated with leadership teams on product launches, strategy development.
- Advised executive team on industry best practices related to sales and marketing.
- Negotiated contracts with customers while protecting company interests.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales activities using CRM software.
- Analyzed customer data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas of improvement.
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
- Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
Regional Sales Specialist
Sonida Living / Capital Senior Living
Dallas, Texas
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Cottonwood Village
Education
Business Administration
Westchester College
Valhalla, New YorkAssisted Living Manager Certification #0092 -
CHA
Austin, TexasSkills
- Customer relationship management
- Sales strategy development
- Targeted outreach
- Market analysis
- Prospecting and lead generation
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- CRM software
- Customer engagement
- Sales strategies
- Lead generation
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Goal orientation
- Cold calling
- Closing techniques
Affiliations
Prior ten years of senior living experience provided upon request
Certification
Activity Professionals of Dallas Certification
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Sales Specialist
Sagora Senior Living
10.2023 - 11.2025
Community Sales Specialist
Resort Lifestyle Communities
09.2022 - 09.2023
Sales and Marketing Director
Sonida Living / Capital Senior Living
12.2021 - 05.2022
Director of Sales and Marketing
Watermark Retirement
08.2021 - 11.2021
Regional Sales Specialist
Sonida Living / Capital Senior Living
01.2020 - 08.2021
Business Administration
Westchester College
Assisted Living Manager Certification #0092 -
CHA