Director of Sales

Sunrise Senior Living; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Disability plans

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program / Discount

PTO, sick time, and holiday pay

myFlexPay offered to get paid within a

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Highland Park, IL is seeking a Senior Living Sales Director to lead sales strategy, drive occupancy and revenue, and build strong referral networks. The role includes external business development, move-in experience oversight, and coaching community teams on sales accountability.

Evening and weekend flexibility is expected. The position emphasizes strategic leadership, relationship-building with healthcare partners, and ongoing utilization of CRM tools and MS Office to

Qualifications

• Proven sales and marketing success.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Independent, goal-driven mindset.
• Flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sales Strategy: analyze local market trends and create dynamic Sales & Marketing Plans.
• Drive Revenue & Growth: meet occupancy and revenue targets; optimize pricing and inventory.
• External Business Development: present to referral partners; credentialing with facilities.
• Oversee Move-In Experience: coordinate assessments and paperwork; ensure compliance.
• Financial & Team Leadership: manage budget; train community teams on sales accountability.

Skills

Sales & Marketing

Negotiation

CRM proficiency

Microsoft Office

Independence

Evenings & weekends availability

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

What You'll Do:

Lead Sales Strategy

• Analyze local market trends and create dynamic Sales & Marketing Plans
• Build and manage referral networks to generate consistent leads
• Advance prospects from inquiry through commitment using CRM tools
• Conduct weekly strategy meetings with the Executive Director
• Submit regular sales performance reports

Drive Revenue & Growth

• Meet or exceed occupancy and revenue targets
• Leverage pricing, services, and inventory strategies to maximize top-line performance
• Conduct competitive analysis and adjust strategy accordingly

External Business Development

• Deliver professional presentations to referral partners
• Secure and maintain required credentialing with healthcare facilities
• Strengthen community partnerships to grow census

Oversee Move-In Experience

• Coordinate resident assessments and paperwork completion
• Ensure regulatory compliance and smooth transitions

Financial & Team Leadership

• Manage sales budget and expense controls
• Train and coach community teams on sales accountability

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven sales and marketing success
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Independent, goal-driven mindset
• Flexibility for evenings and weekends

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Pay Range: 29.25 - 39.05

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement

In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.

Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.