Now Hiring - Encore Senior Living - Director of Sales and Marketing in Loves Park, IL

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Where Lives & Careers Flourish! Make a real difference in someone's life . . . starting with yours! At Encore Senior Living, there is a strong sense of teamwork, a commitment to professional development, and a culture that encourages promotion from within. As a result, Encore team members tend to reciprocate with their personal commitment and stay with the organization for an extended tenure. As an integral part of our organization, our employees strive to provide excellent service and care to residents and their families in warm, caring and home-like communities. We promote environments that foster independence, happiness, privacy, and dignity for residents. If you decide to join our organization, you will see that our company culture is lived every day & we believe in our core values of integrity, compassion, quality, and diversity. If you join the team as our employee, what will you enjoy? * Working with seniors & for an organization that is focused on enhancing the daily lives of seniors that call our community 's home * Making a positive impact on the daily lives of seniors & their family * Working in an awesome culture and interacting with seniors each day * Working with a team that not only is meeting the current needs of clients but exceeding them with passion, innovation, and results. What are we looking for in all our future employees? * A Love for Working with Seniors! * A flexible, fun, energetic people person who is capable of projecting calm, care, & professionalism in all work-related situations Position Summary: The Courtyard at Loves Park is a new development offering Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Loves Park, IL. We are searching for a motivated Director of Sales and Marketing (DSM) who is looking to be part of a new community from the ground up! The community is scheduled to open in spring 2026. This person will be able to develop relationships with older adults and community members on a daily basis. The DSM is responsible for the pre-selling and marketing the community while we are in development stages and will ultimately be responsible for the overall growth of the community's census and occupancy. The DSM will work to generate leads, schedule and conduct community tours, and follow up with potential residents and/or their families. The DSM will track and maintain all leads in Yardi, our CRM database. In addition to internal sales, the DSM will be responsible for external business development, maintaining and growing relationships with referral sources, and planning and executing open house and community events. This position will also work closely with our creative consultant to develop ad campaigns and find ways to promote the community. This position will work closely with the community leadership team to close sales, create a positive experience for new residents and ensure successful move-ins. Work Experience Qualifications * Must 18 years of age or older * Strong communication skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks is a must. * Senior living (or related field) and sales background strongly preferred. New development sales a plus. * Must be able to work independently. * Must be a self starter and highly motivated. Educational Qualifications * A High school diploma or equivalent We offer a competitive compensation package including: * Full Time Benefit Package 30+ hours per week includes: * Medical, Vision and Dental insurance offered * Life Insurance-Employer Paid * PTO accrual * Employee Assistance Program * Employee Referral Program * LTD and STD insurance-employer paid * 401K Encore Senior Living communities are Drug-Free Work Environments. Encore Senior Living communities are Equal Opportunity Employers. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person