Description
Lutheran Life Communities is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and mission-driven leader to serve as Senior Vice President, Marketing, Sales, and Business Development (SVP), located in Arlington Heights, IL, just northwest of Chicago. This is a pivotal moment in the organization’s history, offering the incoming SVP a unique opportunity to help strategically position the organization for future success.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of Lutheran Life Communities, the SVP will lead efforts to advance the organization’s business development and growth through the creation of innovative, high-impact, and integrative marketing and sales strategies aligned with Lutheran Life’s objectives and mission. The new SVP will have the opportunity to build on the organization’s dedication to innovation and empower Lutheran Life's commitment to exceptional, whole-person care and more. This role demands an executive with proven relationship-building skills, marketing savvy, and sales acumen, coupled with a focus on servant leadership and the gravitas needed to help lead a complex organization into the future.
Lutheran Life Communities is a faith-based, not-for-profit system of life plan communities and senior services operating across Illinois and Indiana, focused on service and performance excellence while committed to leading innovation to transform the field of aging. Serving more than 2,500 seniors annually, the organization is known for its strong culture, high resident satisfaction, and outstanding quality of care. With annual revenues of $138 million, Lutheran Life maintains a competitive market position and a reputation for excellence. Its longstanding brand and commitment to innovation make it a cornerstone of the community and a leader in senior care.
The ideal candidate for the Senior Vice President role will have a deep knowledge of current and emerging marketing and sales practices, as well as a successful track record of growth and new program development. The SVP is expected to lead with integrity, high energy, and optimism, and embrace a collaborative ‘hands-on’ approach. The SVP will offer an analytics-based approach to marketing and sales development and advance a best-in-class approach to customer relationship management. Utilizing data and enhancing systems and professional development will be key priorities for the new leader. An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution is required; a master's degree is preferred. A passion for serving seniors, along with alignment and commitment to Lutheran Life's mission and values, is essential for success.
Confidential expressions of interest, nominations, and applications are welcome and can be made via the WittKieffer candidate portal. The anticipated salary range for this role is $225,000 - $275,000, plus benefits, commensurate with experience. Inquiries and questions concerning this search may be directed to the WittKieffer search consultants, Lisa DeSimone Arthur and Roxana Woudstra at rwoudstra@wittkieffer.com.
