Sales and Marketing Director (RL03)

Overview

Reference
RL03

Salary
Market Related

Job Location
South Africa -City of Cape Town -Cape Town -Pinelands

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
02 September 2026

Closing date
09 Sep 2026 21:59


Note: This role is for our partner company Ruby Living

Lead the Growth of a Leading Senior Living Brand

We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Sales & Marketing Director to lead the growth of our senior living business across independent living, assisted living and care.

We’re looking for a strategic, commercially minded and digitally savvy leader with high emotional intelligence and a genuine passion for people.

You’ll need to be creative, entrepreneurial and results-driven, while understanding that choosing a senior living environment is both a financial and deeply personal decision for residents and their families.

This is a high-impact role combining sales leadership, marketing strategy, digital engagement and customer experience, with a strong focus on driving occupancy, generating quality leads and strengthening our position within the senior living sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies to drive occupancy, revenue and growth
  • Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing sales team
  • Drive the full customer journey from lead generation through to occupation
  • Develop and manage digital marketing and social media strategies across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube
  • Oversee paid digital advertising, SEO, website performance and lead generation
  • Strengthen the organisation's brand and market positioning
  • Build strategic partnerships and referral networks across healthcare, financial services and community organisations
  • Use data, analytics and market insights to identify opportunities and improve performance
  • Work closely with the CEO, Operations and Fedgroup Marketing team to deliver an exceptional customer experience

Experience & Qualification

  • Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in sales and marketing leadership
  • Proven experience driving digital marketing, social media and lead-generation campaigns
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen
  • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
  • Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
  • Experience in senior living, retirement, hospitality, property development or lifestyle communities will be highly advantageous

The Opportunity to Make an Impact

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the growth of an established senior living brand, strengthening its market presence and building a high-performing sales and marketing function.

You will have the opportunity to influence the customer experience and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults and their families.


Contact information

Wilma Allaoui