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Director of Sales

Arvum Senior Living · Multiple locations ·

Pay:
60.000
Job type:
Full Time

About Arvum Senior Living

At Arvum Senior Living, we proudly serve seniors through Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across eight states throughout the Gulf Coast and Midwest regions. Guided by our Pillars of Excellence, Arvum creates purpose-driven communities where residents receive compassionate care and Team Members experience meaningful careers, strong culture, and opportunities for continued growth.

Position Summary

The Director of Sales (DOS) is responsible for leading the community’s sales and occupancy growth strategy through direct selling, relationship development, and strategic lead management. This role serves as the driving force behind census development by building meaningful relationships with prospective residents, families, and referral partners while guiding leads through the decision-making process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Position Highlights

  • Expected move‑in goal of approximately 4 move‑ins per month
  • Opportunity to directly influence census growth and community success
  • Competitive base salary plus performance‑based commissions and bonuses
  • Highly visible leadership role partnering closely with the Executive Director

Sales & Occupancy Growth

  • Manage the full sales cycle from initial inquiry through move‑in.
  • Respond to and manage all leads generated through advertising, outreach, referrals, networking, and community engagement efforts.
  • Build strong relationships with prospective residents and families through consistent communication and follow‑up.
  • Execute all aspects of the community sales process including discovery, overcoming objections, relationship building, and closing techniques.
  • Conduct professional and emotionally engaging community tours that inspire confidence and urgency.
  • Maintain accurate lead tracking and sales activity documentation within the CRM system.
  • Pull and analyze sales reports including lead volume, conversion metrics, occupancy trends, and move‑in activity.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director and operational leaders to develop occupancy strategies and achieve census goals.
  • Conduct weekly strategy meetings with leadership regarding occupancy performance and sales opportunities.
  • Maintain tour readiness and ensure model rooms and common areas present well for prospective residents and families.
  • Plan and execute community sales events designed to generate qualified leads and increase visibility.

Market Awareness & Revenue Optimization

  • Conduct competitive market analysis and maintain awareness of local senior living trends and competitor activity.
  • Identify opportunities to improve occupancy, lead generation, and conversion performance.
  • Utilize pricing strategies, incentives, and inventory management tools to maximize revenue and occupancy growth.
  • Analyze sales metrics and provide recommendations to improve business operations and community performance.
  • Maintain strong understanding of the local market and referral landscape.

External Business Development

  • Develop and maintain strong referral relationships with hospitals, physicians, rehab facilities, skilled nursing communities, home health agencies, and local organizations.
  • Conduct regular outreach efforts to expand professional referral networks.
  • Plan and execute presentations, networking opportunities, and community outreach initiatives.
  • Properly document referral development efforts and networking activities within the CRM system.

Marketing & Event Planning

  • Coordinate marketing initiatives that support occupancy growth.
  • Plan and execute lead‑generating events, educational programs, and community engagement activities.
  • Partner with community leadership to maximize visibility and market presence.

Move‑In Coordination

  • Guide residents and families through the move‑in process.
  • Coordinate with operational and clinical teams to ensure a seamless resident transition.
  • Ensure all required documentation and assessments are completed prior to move‑in.

Leadership & Professionalism

  • Participate actively in leadership meetings, trainings, and community initiatives.
  • Maintain professionalism, integrity, and strong representation of the Arvum Senior Living brand.
  • Stay current on senior living industry trends, sales strategies, and professional development opportunities.
  • Support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performance excellence.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Public Relations, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of sales or marketing experience in senior living preferred.
  • Proven ability to build relationships and convert leads into move‑ins.
  • Experience working within CRM systems and managing sales pipelines.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and customer service.

Compensation Summary

Base Compensation

A competitive base salary that provides stability while leading occupancy growth initiatives and sales strategy for the community.

Incentive & Commission Structure

This is a true pay‑for‑performance role. Directors of Sales have the opportunity to significantly increase their earnings through uncapped commission and bonus opportunities tied directly to occupancy growth, move‑ins, and sales performance.

Candidate Profile

  • Competitive and goal‑oriented
  • Motivated by results and accountability
  • Passionate about relationship‑building and closing sales
  • Energized by occupancy growth and performance metrics
  • Driven to maximize earning potential through strong execution and consistency

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

Legal & Compliance Information

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. Candidates must meet all applicable standards as a condition of employment.

Job Code

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