Sales Director

Gemstoneslc; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemstone is seeking an experienced Sales Director in Houston to lead the sales function aligned with aging‑in‑place philosophy, clinical standards, and operational capacity.

You will own the full sales funnel, train staff, enforce SOPs, and forecast admissions while ensuring ethics and collaboration with clinical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Education Level: 4 Year Degree).
• Experienced level with leadership in sales.
• Travel up to 50% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Review new inquiries and qualifications notes.
• Coach sales staff on active prospects.
• Ensure CRM is accurate and current for trackability.
• Ensure timely follow‑up and documentation.
• Review pipeline and conversion metrics and forecast accuracy.
• Align move‑ins with clinical teams and SOPs.

Education

4 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Shadowlake - Houston, TX 77077

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Sales

ROLES PURPOSE

The Sales Director exists to drive sustainable, ethical occupancy growth by leading the sales function in alignment with Gemstone's aging-in-place philosophy, clinical standards, and operational capacity.

This role ensures that sales activity is produces census growth. The Sales Director is accountable for process, quality and integrity, not just volume.

Success Definition

Success in this role means:

• Occupancy grows the steadily with clinical or operational support
• Sales staff consistently qualify and set honest expectations
• Admissions align with AL vs MC scope and aging-in-place plans
• 90-day and 6-month retention rates are strong
• Clinical and Ops teams trust the sales function

Core Accountabilities (Non-Negotiable)

The Sales Director is directly accountable for:

• Ethical execution of the full sales funnel
• Training and supervision of sales and staff
• Enforcement of sales SOPs and messaging standards
• Coordination with Clinical and Operations on admission
• Sales performance reporting and forecasting

Sales performance that compromises care quality is unacceptable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily
  • Review new inquiries and qualifications notes
  • Ensure CRM is accurate and current for trackability
  • Coach sales staff on active prospects
  • Ensure timely follow‑up and documentation
• Weekly
  • Review pipeline and conversion metrics
  • Planned outreach to drive organic leads
  • Ensure move in paperwork is complete and get to the clinical team
  • Conduct sales team meeting and role‑play tours for weekend team or 2nd shift
  • Alight with Eds on move‑ins and concerns
  • Updated the Projections Tool
• Monthly
  • Analyze retention and admission outcomes
  • Review referral source performance
  • Update forecasts and capacity alignment
  • Complete the bonus worksheet to receive bonuses in a timely manner
• Quarterly
  • Refine sales strategy and messaging
  • Participate in mock surveys and audits
  • Evaluate sales staff performance and development

Decision Rights

The Sales Director May

• Set sales process, standards and exceptions
• Coach, correct and discipline sales staff per matrix
• Pause or redirect sales efforts based on capacity

The Sales director must consult or elevate

• Clinical appropriateness decision - Wellness Director/ DON/ RCC/ HWC
• Operational capacity issues - ED/ Regional Ops
• Policy changes - Executive Leadership

KPIs & METRIC (SALES SCORECARD)

The Sales Director is measured on:

• Occupancy growth
• Qualified tour‑to‑move in conversation rate
• 90-day and 6‑month retention
• Admission reversals or early discharges
• Sales documentation completeness

SYSTEMS & TOOLS USED

• ALIS- CRM/MAR
• Marketing dashboards
• SOP library and training materials
• Reporting and forecasting tools

TIME & EFFORT EXPECTATIONS

This is a full‑time leadership role requiring availability, coaching presence, and cross‑lane coordination.

QualificationsTRAINING & ONBOARDING REQUIREMENTS

Before independent leadership, the Sales Director must

• Complete Gemstone Sales SOP training
• Master AL vs MC Scope matrix
• Understand aging‑in‑place policy and limitations
• Shadow Eds and Wellness Directors during admission

Ongoing training includes

• Ethic sales coaching
• Referral relationship development
• Data‑driven sales management

CULTURAL EXPECTATIONS

The Sales Director is expected to model

• Honestly & Ethical decisions
• Long‑term thinking
• Respect for clinical authority
• Calm, professional communication

CAREER PATH & GROWTH

This role can progress to

• Regional Director
• VP of Sales
• Platform Leadership

Advancement is based on sustainable outcomes, not raw volume

ROLE BOUNDARIES

The Sales Director:

• Does not make clinical determinations
• Does not promise unlimited care
• Does not override ED or DON decisions
• Does not incentivize unethical behavior