Come rise above with Yona!
Yona Solutions is a premier dietary and facilities provider of long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities, primarily serving the Midwest.
We are dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to our residents, with a strong focus on teamwork, collaboration, and resource provision.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic Vice President of Business Development to lead strategic initiatives, drive occupancy growth, and foster meaningful relationships within our communities.
Drawing upon your established network and deep understanding of the assisted living landscape, you will lead initiatives to establish Yona Solutions as a trusted partner for assisted living communities seeking solutions to enhance resident care and support.
This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the assisted living communities and make a meaningful impact on resident outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership: Design and implement business development strategies to boost census and occupancy across all communities.Relationship Management: Build strong partnerships with hospital executives, health systems, accountable care organizations, and other key referral sources.Sales & Marketing Training: Design and help develop and deliver sales and marketing materials and programs for facility-level and corporate teams, ensuring they are equipped with effective strategies.Coaching & Mentoring: Provide leadership and mentorship to community-level teams, driving accountability and enhancing sales performance.Market Analysis: Monitor market trends and competitive landscapes to identify growth opportunities and align strategies accordingly.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that business development efforts align with organizational goals and each community's unique needs.Travel: 60% + including overnight travel - willingness to travel frequently to communities to assess needs, offer support, and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.Network: Cultivate and expand relationships with key stakeholders, including assisted living communities, industry associations, and thought leaders, to identify partnership opportunities and drive revenue growth.Qualifications:Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing within the senior living or skilled nursing sector.Proven track record of successfully increasing occupancy within the SNF segment (both urban and rural).
Senior housing experience is a plus.Experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships within the assisted living industry, with a proven track record of success in driving revenue growth and forging key relationships.Established Network: A well-developed network of hospital executives, health systems, accountable care organizations, and other key referral sources.
Brings credibility that results in securing high-level meetings with executives in new markets (this is a critical component of success for this role).Strategic Focus: Proven success in building relationships and programming (in response to market demand) to increase occupancy.Social Media Proficiency: Experience in developing and executing a social media sales and marketing plan.Training Expertise: Experience in creating and delivering sales and marketing training programs at both facility and corporate levels.Leadership Ability: Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and driving performance.Education:Required: Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related field preferred.Preferred: Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent).Why Yona Solutions?Yona has ambitious growth plans throughout the Midwest and beyond over the coming years.
Yona has onboarded 200+ communities in 2024 to date and is seeking an ambitious and strategic leader to head a critical function of the business as it enters the next phase of growth.
The core driver of this growth is building the revenue base to support a best-in-class team that becomes the provider of choice in each market it serves.
This role is a critical component of sales and revenue generation.
Yona is looking for an innovator with energy and network to get Yona to the next level.
Our mission is to make a lasting positive impact on stakeholders – which we hope to dramatically increase in the coming years.
You will be surrounded by people, resources, and a mentality that supports creating growth.
We are relentless in the pursuit of separating ourselves from the rest of the operators in the industry.
We can't wait to hear your ideas and experience the contributions to our amazing culture.
At Yona Solutions, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our residents' lives and our communities' success.
We value innovation, teamwork, and professional growth and provide the resources and support you need to succeed.
If you're a strategic, results-driven leader passionate about our mission, we invite you to apply and help us shape the future of senior living.
Yona Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. IND123
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