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Community Relations Director

Senior Lifestyle

Norfolk, VA
Full Time
Director
22 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 embodying the company's mission to brighten and enrich lives through HEART: Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork.

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, 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 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 assure every alternative is considered before closing a lead.
  • Work closely with the Executive Director, Regional Director of Operations, and Divisional Director of Sales and Marketing on the quarterly marketing plan.
  • Create and implement a community outreach program to generate referrals and meet sales goals.
  • Complete quarterly media planning with current vendors.
  • 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.
  • Understand the needs of seniors and the aging process.
  • Maintain and actively work an active, meaningful waitlist.
  • Visit competitors quarterly.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent information.
  • Comply with all policies, city, state, and federal regulations 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.

Qualifications

  • College degree (preferred but not required).
  • Valid driver's license.

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 exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs.

Working at Senior Lifestyle

The company emphasizes HEART values—Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork—and seeks individuals who are passionate about serving seniors with professionalism and compassion.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 4, 2025
Job CategoryPublic Relations
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceDirector

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About Senior Lifestyle

Website

seniorlifestyle.com

Company Size

5001-10000 employees

Location

Norfolk, VA

Industry

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly

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