Krista Willson

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About Krista Willson

Experienced, results driven, with a strong desire to do what’s right for seniors while keeping the company’s interest in mind. Assisted/Independent/Memory Care/Skilled Senior Living Sales Director looking for a Sales Director/Specialist position.*Fifteen plus years in assisting seniors in all types of Senior Housing (Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing) with a working knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, Section 42, Section 8 Housing vouchers, private pay, and long term care insurance.* Ability to work in a team environment, a willingness to be flexible, strong attention to detail, ability to anticipate needs, sales presentations, follow-through, ownership and a desire to work with the aging population.* Effectively have coached, mentored and trained line staff (non- sales) with a focus on relationship-based selling strategies (to include inquiry follow-up, advancement of sales and handling objections) to Community Staff. Provide direction, feedback and training relative to all cycles of the selling process. Additionally, provided training in proper telephone etiquette and tour excellence to all supporting staff at community. To ensure that ALL staff in the community are “Tour Ready” * Provide accurate forecasting, and monitor daily changes reporting to Regional leadership and Executive Director.* Proficient with most lead tracking systems. “Cleaning” up databases quickly and efficiently to obtain maximum results from information stored in database. Skilled in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.