Oakwood Village
Sales and Marketing Director
Mission Statement
We are called to serve a thriving community of seniors that live with dignity, connection, and purpose.
Core Values
- Compassion : We care deeply about the people we serve and the people we work with on a daily basis. We work together to help one another.
- Faith : We have a commitment to remain true to the vision and mission of Oakwood.
- Inclusion : We include everyone. We welcome opinions and strive to consider different perspectives to create fair, welcoming, and accessible experiences for all.
- Integrity : We work to be transparent and fair. We act with honor and respect for our residents, their families, and our co‑workers.
- Dedication : We care about the people we serve and work with on a daily basis. We are dedicated to providing superior service to one another and our community.
Essential Responsibilities
Sales Leadership & Census Management
- Drive occupancy and census growth across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory care.
- Oversee, coach, and support a five‑person sales team responsible for managing the full sales pipeline—from inquiry to waitlist to closing.
- Serve as a working manager, actively participating in sales efforts and providing backup coverage for counselors as needed.
- Monitor and analyze sales metrics, forecasting, and conversion rates, adjusting strategies to ensure targets are met.
- Oversee and participate in the management of the community waitlist, ensuring timely communication and accurate tracking.
- Act as the first point of contact for contract‑related questions from prospective residents, current residents, and staff members, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance with organizational standards.
- Support major sales initiatives, including the lease‑up of new builds.
Marketing & Outreach
- Oversee execution of social media, event promotion, and on‑the‑ground marketing activities.
- Partner with the CMO on advertising, campaigns, content development, and reporting.
- Gather sales team insights to inform messaging and marketing initiatives.
- Represent the organization at community events, outreach activities, and networking opportunities.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Partner closely with the CMO and other campus leaders to align census strategies with organizational goals.
- Ensure consistency in communication and brand standards across marketing channels.
- Contribute to a culture of hospitality, teamwork, and mission‑driven service.
Essential Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed occupancy/census goals.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Proficiency with marketing tools such as CRM systems, social media platforms, and analytics tools.
- Working knowledge of e‑mail marketing platforms, basic design tools.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
- Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on execution in a lean environment.
Experience, Education, and/or Training
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in sales leadership, preferably in senior living, real estate, or other related service industry.
Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level
Employment type : Full‑time
Job function : Sales and Business Development
Industry : Hospitals and Health Care