Director of Sales (Senior Living)

Director of Sales

As Director of Sales, you'll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

Your role includes leading all community sales efforts to achieve occupancy and revenue goals through relationship-building, outreach, and strategic engagement. You'll connect with prospective residents and families, develop referral networks, and collaborate with the leadership team to deliver an exceptional, resident-centered sales experience while driving business growth.

Position highlights:

• Status: FULL TIME
• Schedule: 8:30am-5pm with weekend coverage to be worked out between the fellow Director of Sales
• Location: 26850 S Bay Drive Bonita Springs, FL
• Rate of Pay: $55k-$65k Annual Base Salary + Uncapped Commission = Total Compensation
• Travel: 20%-30%

What you'll do:

• Execute all facets of the company's Sales Playbook, including discovery, tours, follow-up, objections, and closing
• Achieve monthly and quarterly move-in and revenue goals by advancing leads through the sales process
• Build, nurture, and maintain referral networks through external outreach, presentations, and business development
• Manage inquiries from all lead sources, providing timely responses and professional follow-up
• Conduct personalized tours and discovery meetings to connect with prospective residents and families
• Maintain accurate CRM data to track leads, activity, and conversion metrics
• Plan and execute community marketing initiatives and sales events to drive qualified leads
• Conduct competitive market analysis and provide actionable insights for pricing and positioning strategies
• Partner with the Executive Director and Regional Sales Leadership to align on marketing, revenue goals, and promotional strategies
• Collaborate with clinical and operations teams to ensure smooth and positive move-in experiences for residents and families
• Prepare and present sales reports, monitor KPIs, and evaluate performance metrics to ensure achievement of occupancy targets
• Represent the community with professionalism, integrity, and compassion in all interactions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Public Relations, or related field preferred
• Minimum 3 years of sales and marketing experience, preferably in senior living, healthcare, or a related industry
• Proven record of achieving sales targets and occupancy goals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience using CRM systems to manage leads and track performance
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Professional, compassionate approach with a resident- and family-first mindset
• Willingness to work onsite, conduct tours, and attend community and networking events (local travel required)
• Participation in rotating on-call schedule or Manager on Duty (MOD) responsibilities required

Why join us:

Discovery Senior Living earned coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2027! A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It's just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.

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Our culture & values:

So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we're unified by certain, core values, which we call our "Pillars of Excellence." They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.

Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.

Benefits you'll enjoy:

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and career growth opportunities, wellness-related benefits, and additional support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Equal opportunity employer:

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V

A note to applicants:

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Agency policy:

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly.

Employment scam warning:

We only post jobs on our official careers site and accept applications through that platform. We do not conduct interviews via text or social media or ask for personal or banking information.

Regulatory compliance & background screening:

Discovery Senior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, background screening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required background screenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-based screening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and other screenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct or indirect resident access.

Certain positions may be subject to additional requirements under federal programs, including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well as state-specific licensing or regulatory agencies. Screening requirements vary by role and jurisdiction, and candidates must meet all applicable standards as a condition of employment. These measures support regulatory compliance and help maintain a safe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members.

Employment in Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required to complete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit: