Regional Director of Sales Job Listing at Arvum Senior Living in Des Moines, IA (Job ID 1027766)

Description

Remote, IOWA Market Only 

About Arvum Senior Living

Arvum Senior Living proudly manages Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across 8 different states, representing over 2,000 units throughout the Gulf Coast and Midwest region. Rooted in our Pillars of Excellence, Arvum creates purpose-driven environments where seniors are supported with compassion and where Team Members find meaningful work, strong culture, and continuous opportunities to grow.

As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in the country, Arvum communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. At Arvum, your purpose and your growth are important to us. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members' professional growth, ensuring every Team Member can build a rewarding and enriching career.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Regional Sales Director (RSD) leads community sales teams' productivity and census building for Discovery Senior Living (DSL). The RSD is responsible for planning, reporting, goal setting, sales process optimization, sales training, CRM training, sales program implementation, sales compensation administration, and partners with regional and local leadership in the recruiting, selection and on-boarding of sales talent. The RSD is responsible for increasing the effectiveness and performance of the sales team. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Corporate Sales, the RSD works closely with community Executive Directors, Regional Director of Operations, and corporate team members to focus on the appropriate priorities to ensure the appropriate objectives and goals are achieved within the community sales team (Senior Lifestyle Counselors and Coordinators). The RSD role does not manage the SLCs directly but uses influential leadership in partnering with the Executive Director at each community to maximize the productivity of their SLCs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Overall responsibility of achieving sales move-in and occupancy budgeted plan for each community;
• Maintains knowledge of daily census reporting for all communities; weekly and accurate tracks reporting of sales activities, conversion ratios for SLCs as well as the reporting of Critical Success Factors.
• Develops sales strategies to meet or exceed predetermined sales goals.
• Reports on all activities and results to regional operations leaders and the Sr. Director of Corporate Sales weekly as well as reviewing these reports with EDs and SLCs on a regular basis and on every community visit.
• Coaches, trains, and assists with the management of the Senior Lifestyle Counselors (SLC), Coordinators and associated sales staff. Coaches for improved performance as necessary to achieve goals.
• Motivates the sales staff (SLCs) through effective leadership and positive reinforcement to enhance our culture and improve employee retention.
• Interviews and screens SLC candidates to ensure those hired meet success criteria and standards for the role.
• Performs community site visit audits and assessment of all sales processes; keep the SLCs and coordinator sales process manuals up to date and accurate.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all aspects of the CRM system and be able to train SLCs and marketing coordinators.
• Manages the mystery shopping and competitive shopping program.
• Listens to recorded inbound sales calls to coach sales staff at each community.
• Provides Manager on Duty sales training for each community;
• Maintains accurate competition reports for each community and has a complete knowledge of market conditions and competition, as to advise DSL leadership on changing conditions; displays understanding of the organizations “value pricing” program and collaborates with DSL leadership to track and adjust pricing as is necessary.
• Assures full accuracy and complete integrity in daily, weekly and monthly sales reporting. Reviews and approves commission reports for payment.
• Educates all new and existing SLCs and Coordinators to the standards of the SLC handbook. Ensures ongoing compliance.
• Visits communities in their region on a regular basis to observe individual and group dynamics.
• Assists sales team with implementation at community level with sales and marketing programs/strategies.
• Supports the design and development of educational modules to enhance professional selling skills for each SLC to improve the overall effectiveness of their sales approaches.
• Establishes and maintain compensation plans and yearly renewals for appropriate sales staff.
• Ensures that all quarterly competitive analysis plans from SLCs are kept up to date and accurate.
• Ensures that each Sales Coordinator is supporting the SLCs efficiently, fairly and following all procedures and their role.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Relations/Communications, Marketing or related field
• Five years selling in a dynamic environment; senior living experience a plus.
• At least three years' experience in multi-community/regional sales manager role with supervisory experience 

Why Join Us

Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2026!

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.

Find out what makes working at Discovery unique in the world of senior living. Discover Your Purpose!

Our Culture & Values

So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we're unified by certain, core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.

Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.

Benefits You'll Enjoy

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay with early access to earned wages, flexible scheduling, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and growth opportunities, uniforms (where applicable), and additional perks such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer time off, and wellness-related benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly.

Employment Scam Warning

We only post jobs on our official careers site and accept applications through that platform. We do not conduct interviews via text or social media or ask for personal or banking information.

Regulatory Compliance & Background Screening

Discovery Senior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, background screening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required background screenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-based screening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and other screenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct or indirect resident access.

Certain positions may be subject to additional requirements under federal programs, including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well as state-specific licensing or regulatory agencies. Screening requirements vary by role and jurisdiction, and candidates must meet all applicable standards as a condition of employment. These measures support regulatory compliance and help maintain a safe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members.

Employment in Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required to complete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.