
Director of Sales (Senior Independent Living)
Discovery Senior Living, Fort Myers, FL, United States
Position Highlights
- Status: Full Time
- Schedule: Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:00pm; evenings and weekends as needed
- Location: Fully on-site – Fort Myers, FL
- Compensation: $65,000 base salary + On‑Target Earnings $107,000+ (base + commission at 100% goal attainment) with uncapped earnings
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 2 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)
Benefits You’ll Enjoy
- Competitive pay with early access to earned wages
- Flexible scheduling
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid training and growth opportunities
- Uniforms (where applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Volunteer time off
- Wellness‑related benefits
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
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