Overview
The Area Vice President of Business Development Specialist maintains the continuity of existing business; identifies and coordinates the development of new business opportunities in assigned territories; manages teams of business development staff, to include training and professional development; assists in development and implementation of sales strategies; and, initiates sales and marketing activity to meet or exceed goals.
Essential Functions
- Directs and coordinates company sales functions.
- Assists with developing and implementing sales selling methodology.
- Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of sales, methods, costs and results.
- Assists with development of sales budgets.
- Assists in research and development of strategies and plans to identify marketing opportunities, directs marketing and new project development.
- Provides support, direction, leadership and accountability for sales employees under supervision
- Develops business partnerships by making effective sales contacts and presentations, obtaining referrals and assuring quality service.
- Represents the company at various community and/or business meetings to promote company.
- Within scope of position, provides leadership and personal accountability to ensure compliance to corporate and regulatory policies, business growth, professional development and integrity.
- Provides leadership and support with clinical and operational counterparts to establish and implement short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies and operating standards.
- Meets or exceeds budgeted admissions, census, revenue and expense goals for area of responsibility.
- Participates in the recruitment, hiring and training of sales professionals to achieve budgeted growth goals for all offices under supervision.
- Coaches and trains sales professionals on effective sales strategies by providing effective sales techniques and strategies through meetings, phone calls and field travel.
- Promotes internal compliance to all human resources policies for recruitment, management, promotions and staff development.
- Participates in the coordination of all aspects of the patient’s hospice care and in the hospice’s quality assessment and performance improvement program.
Specialized Knowledge/Skills:
- Familiarity with state and federal guidelines and regulations
- Working knowledge of budget development, financial profit/loss process, and human resources.
- Ability to work with confidential information
- Well organized and confident to work independently, but is a team player
- Ability to communicate clearly to remote field, mid-level, and executive staff
- Exercises professional judgment and demonstrates good problem-resolution skills
- Very comfortable working with multiple online and computer applications
- Ability to balance multiple tasks and manage conflicting priorities
- Strong follow‑up skills
Education/Experience:
- Bachelors’ degree Required.
- Five years previous direct sales experience in healthcare service industry required.
- 2 to 4 years previous health care sales management required.
License/Certification:
- Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance coverage
Training/Equipment:
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Basic PowerPoint skills
- Experience reviewing data in electronic systems
- Experience with HomeCare-HomeBase preferred
We Offer
Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- National & Local Recognition Programs
- Teammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
- Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
- Education Support & Tuition Assistance
- Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
Legalese
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug‑free workplace