Senior Director of Sales (Senior Living

About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group leads one of the nation’s most purpose-driven and people-centered senior living organizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization, and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families with more than 15,000 units nationwide and growing.

As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., our communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2027. At Discovery Management Group, purpose guides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

Discover Your Purpose with Us at The Conservatory at North Austin!

As Senior Director of Sales, you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

Your Role:

As the Senior Director of Sales, your role includes leading sales operations and strategy to achieve occupancy and revenue goals. You’ll provide coaching and direction to the community’s sales team, analyze performance, and drive a consistent, customer-focused sales process that delivers exceptional experiences for residents and families.

Position Highlights:

• Status: FULL TIME
• Schedule:
  
  Flexible leadership schedule with MOD coverage, on-call responsibilities, and operational flexibility required based on community needs, including occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency support as needed
• Location:
  
  Austin, TX
• Rate of Pay:
  Base pay of $80k+ commissions – Total earning potential $130k
• Travel: 20%-30%

What You’ll Do:

• Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability to the community sales team (Directors of Sales, Sales Associates)
• Execute and ensure compliance with the company’s Sales Playbook and sales systems
• Achieve community sales targets through oversight of inquiries, tours, conversions, and move-ins
• Analyze competitive market conditions and develop tactical strategies to maintain a competitive edge
• Build and maintain referral networks, conduct outreach, and represent the community at professional events
• Partner with the Executive Director and Regional Sales Leaders on sales strategy, pricing, and tactical plans
• Evaluate sales performance weekly, coach sales associates, and drive CRM data integrity and reporting
• Collaborate with executive and regional leadership on competitive analysis, revenue optimization, and NOI contribution
• Oversee the move-in process, ensuring a smooth transition for residents and families
• Track KPIs, prepare forecasts, and present performance updates to leadership

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in senior living sales/marketing with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Proven success in achieving occupancy and revenue targets
• Strong supervisory and coaching skills with ability to manage multiple sales team members
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Strong analytical ability with experience in competitive market analysis

Why Join Us

Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for !

A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed.

In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.

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