Director, Sales Strategy and Resident Experience in Markham

As the Director, Sales Strategy & Resident Experience, you will contribute to Extendicare's purpose of Helping People Live Better by leading the regional sales function across a portfolio of retirement residences. Reporting to the Regional Director of Operations, you will provide direct leadership to residence-based sales professionals and work closely with Operations, Finance, and Marketing to maximize portfolio performance. This role is accountable for developing and executing Key Performance Indicators that achieve occupancy, rate, revenue, and NOI objectives. Through your strategic thinking, operational execution, and coaching, you will build a culture of accountability and results while ensuring an exceptional experience for prospects, residents, and families.

Key Outcomes:

• Achieve portfolio occupancy, revenue, market rate, and NOI targets through the development and execution of regional sales, education, occupancy, pricing, and revenue strategies.
• Drive sustainable occupancy growth by increasing lead generation, conversion rates, and resident retention across the portfolio.
• Optimize pricing and revenue performance by maintaining competitive market positioning, managing resident rate increases, and ensuring optimal inventory management and suite utilization.
• Lead and develop a high-performing, accountable sales team that demonstrate Extendicare's Values and deliver results, including exceptional customer experience, and continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure consistent, exceptional customer experience throughout the sales journey, including seamless transitions from prospect to resident.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Revenue & Occupancy Leadership
  • Lead the development and execution of regional sales, training, occupancy, pricing, and revenue strategies across a portfolio of retirement residences.
  • Accountable for achieving portfolio occupancy, revenue, market rate, and NOI targets.
  • Analyze market trends, competitor activity, customer demographics, and performance metrics to identify growth opportunities.
  • Develop and implement strategic initiatives that increase lead generation, conversion rates, occupancy growth, and resident retention.
  • Partner with Operations and Finance to establish annual revenue targets, budgets, and forecasts.
• Pricing & Revenue Management
  • Maintain accountability for portfolio pricing strategies and rate management.
  • Review and approve annual and interim resident rate increases in accordance with company policy and market positioning.
  • Conduct regular reviews of market rate competitiveness and recommend pricing adjustments to maximize revenue while maintaining occupancy objectives.
  • Collaborate with operations leaders to ensure optimal inventory management and suite utilization.
• Leadership & Team Development
  • Provide direct leadership, training/coaching, development, and performance management to Sales Consultants and residence-based sales team.
  • Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures for all sales team members.
  • Conduct regular business reviews, pipeline reviews, and sales performance coaching sessions.
  • Build and maintain a high-performance sales culture focused on results, customer experience, and continuous improvement.
  • Participate in recruiting, onboarding, training, succession planning, and talent development for the regional sales organization.
• Incentive Compensation Oversight
  • Administer and oversee regional sales incentive programs.
  • Review and approve sales bonus payouts and incentive compensation based on established corporate objectives and performance criteria.
  • Ensure bonus programs drive desired occupancy, revenue, and customer experience outcomes while maintaining consistency and fairness across the portfolio.
• Sales Performance Management
  • Utilize CRM platforms, occupancy reporting, KPI dashboards, and market intelligence to drive decision-making.
  • Lead weekly and monthly sales performance reviews, ensuring proactive action plans are implemented where results do not meet expectations.
  • Identify barriers to occupancy growth and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
  • Conduct regular retirement community site visit and reviews.
• Resident & Customer Experience
  • Ensure consistent, exceptional customer experience throughout the sales journey.
  • Support teams in resolving escalated residents and family concerns related to sales, move-in, and occupancy matters.
  • Collaborate with operations teams to ensure seamless transitions from prospect to resident.
• Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Partner closely with Operations, Finance, Marketing, Clinical, and Executive Leadership teams to achieve organizational objectives.
  • Collaborate with Marketing to develop and execute targeted campaigns that support occupancy and revenue goals.
  • Provide regular executive reporting and recommendations regarding sales performance, forecasted results, market opportunities, and growth strategies.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Build and maintain a high-performance sales culture focused on results, customer experience, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead occupancy recovery and revenue optimization initiatives across the portfolio.
• Values Alignment
  • Promote Extendicare's Mission, Vision, and Values by demonstrating integrity, respect, and commitment to residents' rights.
• Flexibility
  • Assume additional responsibilities or tasks that are unique to a specific residence or region or are temporary in nature.

Required Education, Credentials and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, Healthcare Administration, or a related discipline preferred; a Master's degree is considered an asset.
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in sales, revenue management, business development, or operational leadership.
• Minimum 5 years leading multi-site sales teams with direct accountability for revenue and occupancy performance.
• Proven track record of achieving revenue growth, occupancy targets, pricing optimization, and business development objectives.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, pricing strategy, and revenue management principles.
• Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing high-performing sales teams.
• Experience designing, administering, and managing incentive compensation programs.
• Advanced knowledge of CRM systems, sales performance analytics, and business intelligence tools.
• Experience within seniors housing, retirement living, long-term care, healthcare, hospitality, or a related service sector is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking capabilities with strong business acumen, and outstanding communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout assigned geographic regions.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Sales Leadership
• Revenue and Pricing Management
• Financial Acumen
• Analytical Thinking
• Customer Service and Communication
• Negotiation and Influence
• Relationship and Stakeholder Management
• Educator, Coaching and Performance Management
• Change Management

Attributes of an Effective Leader:

• Strategy Development
• Self-Motivated and Results Driven
• Collaboration
• Effective Communication
• Problem Solving
• Builds High Performing Teams
• Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement

What Extendicare has to offer:

• Competitive executive-level base salary
• Performance-based incentive plan tied to occupancy, revenue growth, NOI performance, and strategic objectives
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching program
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Hybrid and flexible work environment

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors' population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Extendicare proudly employs more than 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.