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Community Relations Director

Senior Lifestyle

Cherry Hill Township, NJ
Full Time
Director
8 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Community Relations Director is responsible for leading the sales and marketing department at a senior living community, with a focus on fulfilling leasing and move-in goals, maintaining a positive community image, and developing relationships with residents, families, and referral sources. The role emphasizes HEART values—Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect, and Teamwork—and involves organizing events, outreach, and ensuring sales targets are met to support the community's growth and reputation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Schedule, organize, and conduct tours with prospective residents of independent and assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.
  • Respond and follow-up with all walk-ins, phone-ins, and mail-ins in a timely and appropriate manner.
  • Create, plan, and implement events with the Sales and Marketing Team and Program Director to attract prospective residents, current leads, and professionals, including seminars, speakers, themed events, and family nights.
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with residents, families, and professional care providers.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of all software programs used in the community.
  • Participate in weekend call coverage in the Manager Rotation unless already scheduled otherwise.
  • Secure the required number of budgeted move-ins and achieve net gains each month.
  • Treat each inquiry with value and consideration.
  • Work closely with the Executive Director, Regional Director of Operations, and Divisional Director of Sales and Marketing to develop and implement quarterly marketing plans.
  • Create and implement a community outreach program to generate referrals and meet sales goals.
  • Complete quarterly media planning with current vendors on a timely basis.
  • Keep the Executive Director informed of all sales activity daily.
  • Maintain Senior Lifestyle Hot Board/Move-in and Move-out board.
  • Communicate any special needs of incoming residents to appropriate personnel.
  • Manage use of the sales toolbox and ensure all leads are considered before closing.
  • Stay informed of industry trends, developments, and techniques affecting the product.
  • Understand the needs of seniors and the aging process.
  • Maintain and actively work an active, meaningful waitlist.
  • Visit competitors quarterly to stay informed of market trends.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent information.
  • Comply with all Senior Lifestyle policies, regulations, and laws related to residents' accounts, Medicare, and third-party billing.
  • Interact professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization, residents, and family members.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Senior housing or hospitality sales experience preferred.
  • Experience with a competitive outside and inside sales environment.
  • College degree preferred but not required.
  • Outgoing, personable, competitive, organized, and self-motivated leader.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • English fluency preferred.
  • Does not take 'no' as an answer and is not afraid of rejection.
  • Professional in speech and dress with a passion for serving seniors.
  • Proficient with CRM systems and metrics.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with senior housing or hospitality sales.
  • Experience in a competitive sales environment.
  • College degree.

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Paid time off.
  • Access to DailyPay to access earned wages before payday.
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required unless exempted for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
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Job Details

Posted AtJun 12, 2025
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceDirector

About Senior Lifestyle

Website

seniorlifestyle.com

Company Size

5001-10000 employees

Location

Cherry Hill Township, NJ

Industry

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly

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