Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Wesley Willows

$115K — $120K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or related field.
  • 7+ years of progressive sales and marketing leadership experience, including experience leading a team.
  • Proven track record of developing sales and marketing strategies that increase occupancy and revenue.
  • Willingness to travel locally for community engagement and campus visits.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the annual sales and marketing strategy for both campuses, ensuring timely tracking of key performance indicators.
  • Oversee the CRM system for accuracy and automation, providing training for the sales and marketing team towards effective lead generation.
  • Optimize website and digital marketing efforts to convert leads, with strategic emphasis on SEO and paid campaign effectiveness.
  • Mentor and evaluate the sales and marketing team with regular performance reviews and individualized KPI goals.
  • Actively represent Wesley Willows in the community, fostering relationships through networking and collaboration with local organizations.
  • Contribute to the design of a national strategy for potential licensing of the brain health and well-being program to other operators.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership on data-driven approaches to new market opportunities and targeted advertising.

Benefits

  • Access to earned wages before payday through ZayZoon, alongside financial wellness resources.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts to manage healthcare costs.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Life and AD&D insurance, along with short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Additional insurance options including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
  • Mail order pharmacy and telemedicine services for convenience in healthcare.
  • Participation in wellness programs and an employee assistance program for added support.
Full Job Description
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
$115,000-$120,000 a year + competitive bonus structure | Full-Time
Location: Wesley Willows | Rockford, IL


We're looking for a sales and marketing leader who will drive strategic growth initiatives, brand positioning, community relationships, and product development to support Wesley Willows' mission and long-term occupancy goals.

What You'll Do:
  • Build and run the annual sales and marketing plan for both campuses, tracking occupancy and sales KPIs weekly and reporting results to executive leadership.
  • Own the CRM: keep it accurate and automated, and train the sales and marketing team to use it well, with a goal of at least half of all leads generated online.
  • Manage the website and digital marketing so both drive real leads, and stay on top of SEO and paid campaign performance.
  • Coach and develop the sales and marketing team with monthly reviews and individual KPI goals.
  • Represent Wesley Willows in the community through networking, open houses, and partnerships with local organizations and healthcare providers.
  • Help shape a national strategy for our brain health and well-being program if we decide to license it to other senior living operators.
  • Work with the CEO and COO on data-driven decisions about new markets and geographically targeted advertising.

What You'll Need:

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of progressive sales and marketing leadership experience, including leading a team.
  • A track record of building sales and marketing plans that grew occupancy and revenue.
  • Ability to travel locally for community events and to visit between campuses.

Preferred:
  • Master's degree.
  • Senior living, hospitality, or other consumer-facing industry background.
  • Hands-on experience automating and reporting in a CRM system.
  • Working knowledge of SEO, paid digital advertising, and website lead optimization.

Benefits for Qualified Employees:
  • Financial Wellness Perks: Access earned wages before payday through ZayZoon, plus tools and resources to support your financial wellbeing.
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Mail Order Pharmacy
  • Telemedicine
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program


To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

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