Director of Sales (Senior Living)

Discovery Senior Living

$60K — $130K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Public Relations, or a related field (preferred)
  • Minimum of 2 years of sales or marketing experience in senior living (preferred)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • CRM experience, including lead tracking and activity management
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Engage leads across multiple channels and guide them through the sales process
  • Execute the Sales Playbook, including discovery and closing techniques
  • Build relationships with prospective residents to support informed decision-making
  • Track sales activities and report on conversions using the CRM system
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director to refine community-specific outreach strategies
  • Conduct walk-throughs to ensure tour readiness
  • Plan and host events to attract and convert prospects

Benefits

  • Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k)
  • Work in a purpose-driven, resident-first environment
  • Collaborative leadership team
  • Opportunity to make a lasting impact on residents and families
  • Flexible scheduling and early access to earned wages
  • Paid training and growth opportunities
  • Wellness-related benefits and additional perks
Full Job Description
Aston Gardens at Sun City Center and Aston Gardens at The Courtyards are now hiring a dynamic Director of Sales to lead our sales efforts and help future residents find the lifestyle they deserve.

Location: Sun City Center, FL

Compensation: $60,000 Base + Commissions = $130K+ Earning Opportunity

Your Role: Director of Sales

As the Director of Sales (DOS), you'll lead the sales function for both Aston Gardens communities-connecting with prospective residents, guiding them through their decision-making journey, and driving occupancy results. Your goal is to build lasting relationships, convert inquiries to move-ins, and help ensure our communities remain thriving, welcoming environments. Your work will be measured through sales conversions, occupancy goals, net revenue, and the overall move-in experience.

What You'll Do

Sales Leadership
  • Engage leads across multiple channels (advertising, referrals, events, digital) and guide them through the sales process
  • Execute all aspects of our Sales Playbook, including discovery, objection handling, and closing techniques
  • Build meaningful relationships with prospective residents and families to support informed decision-making
  • Track and report on sales activities, leads, conversions, and move-ins using the CRM system
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director and marketing teams to refine community-specific outreach strategies
  • Conduct regular walk-throughs to ensure the tour path and model units are guest-ready
  • Plan and host sales events designed to attract and convert prospects
  • Participate in weekly sales and strategy meetings with the Executive Director

Market Conditions & Strategy
  • Conduct quarterly competitive market research and maintain accurate records in our analysis tools
  • Monitor new and existing competitors, identify opportunities and threats, and recommend strategies to leadership
  • Develop and maintain general market analysis tools to track prospective residents and referral sources
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of the senior living landscape and local market dynamics

Revenue Optimization
  • Meet or exceed monthly sales and occupancy goals
  • Leverage tools like pricing strategy, incentives, and inventory control to drive revenue
  • Analyze key sales metrics and provide strategic recommendations to improve NOI
  • Offer expert guidance to internal teams and prospective residents throughout the decision-making process

External Business Development
  • Build and maintain a strong network of non-paid referral sources
  • Lead monthly presentations to local professionals and referral partners
  • Host referral development meetings with leadership to align outreach efforts across departments
  • Document all networking and outreach activity in the CRM

Resident Move-In Coordination
  • Guide residents and families through the move-in packet and pre-move process
  • Coordinate assessments with the clinical team
  • Oversee the move-in process to ensure smooth transitions
  • Ensure all documentation is completed and regulatory requirements are met prior to lease signing
  • Partner with the Executive Director, Business Office Manager, and Director of Health & Wellness to ensure full file readiness

Leadership & Development
  • Participate in community leadership meetings and company functions
  • Stay informed on industry trends through ongoing training and professional development
  • Represent the community with professionalism and passion at all times
  • Take initiative in supporting company-wide goals and cross-functional teamwork

What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Public Relations, or a related field (preferred)
  • Minimum of 2 years of sales or marketing experience in senior living (preferred)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • CRM experience, including lead tracking and activity management
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Why Join Us?
  • Full benefits package available (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, and more)
  • Work in a purpose-driven, resident-first environment
  • Be part of a collaborative and supportive leadership team
  • Make a lasting impact in the lives of residents and families

Benefits You'll Enjoy:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay with early access to earned wages, flexible scheduling, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and growth opportunities, meals and uniforms (where applicable), and additional perks such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer time off, and wellness-related benefits.

JOB CODE: 1008965

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