Business Development Manager (Home Care Sales & Marketing)

BrightStar Care; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightStar Care is seeking a motivated Healthcare Business Development Manager to drive growth in Evanston, Skokie and Northbrook. This field-based role focuses on developing new referral relationships, expanding existing accounts, and generating revenue through strategic business development efforts.

You will promote private duty home care and private duty skilled nursing services to hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, hospice providers, and other referral partners, traveling daily to meet

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of outside sales, business development, or healthcare sales experience in the private pay sector.
• Valid driver's license, Auto insurance and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel daily throughout the territory.
• Proven success generating leads, developing referral relationships, and closing business.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop new referral sources through prospecting, networking, cold calling, and relationship-building activities.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing referral partners.
• Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals.
• Conduct a high volume of in-person visits with referral sources and healthcare organizations.
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue across multiple service lines, including Private Duty Home Care and Skilled Nursing.
• Manage and grow the territory of Evanston, Skokie and Northbrook.
• Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and growth opportunities within the territory.
• Participate in community events, networking organizations and healthcare associations.
• Represent the company professionally at industry events and community outreach initiatives.

Skills

Outside sales

Business development

Healthcare sales

Driver's license

Travel availability

Lead generation

Communication

CRM software

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Development Manager (Home Care Sales & Marketing) Job Northbrook, IL

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Healthcare Business Development Manager to grow market share throughout Evanston, Skokie and Northbrook areas. This role is ideal for a true sales hunter who enjoys developing new referral relationships, expanding existing accounts, and generating revenue through strategic business development efforts.
The successful candidate will promote private duty home care and private duty skilled nursing services to hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, hospice companies other healthcare referral partners.
This is a field-based role requiring daily travel throughout the assigned territory and frequent face-to-face meetings with referral sources and clients.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales

• Develop new referral sources through prospecting, networking, cold calling, and relationship-building activities.


• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing referral partners.


• Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals.


• Conduct a high volume of in-person visits with referral sources and healthcare organizations.


• Identify opportunities to grow revenue across multiple service lines, including:
  
  
  • Private Duty Home Care
  
  
  • Skilled Nursing
  
  

Territory Management

• Manage and grow an active pipeline of prospects and referral sources throughout Evanston, Skokie and Northbrook areas.


• Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and growth opportunities within the territory.


• Participate in community events, networking organizations and healthcare associations.


• Represent the company professionally at industry events and community outreach initiatives

CRM & Marketing

• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, referrals, leads, and outcomes within CRM platforms such as HubSpot.


• Track and report sales metrics, pipeline activity, and territory performance.


• Assist with local marketing initiatives and maintain social media presence through LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and company web platforms.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with the Branch Manager, Director of Operations, and Regional Leadership to execute territory growth strategies.


• Provide weekly sales reports, market intelligence, and business development updates.


• Support planning and implementation of strategic marketing initiatives.

Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications
Required

• Minimum of 2 years of outside sales, business development, or healthcare sales experience in the private pay sector.


• Valid driver's license, Auto insurance and reliable transportation.


• Ability to travel daily throughout the territory.


• Proven success generating leads, developing referral relationships, and closing business.


• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.


• Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.

Preferred

• Experience in home care is preferred.


• Established healthcare referral network within the territory.


• Experience presenting to physicians, hospitals, clinics, and healthcare administrators and families.

What Makes You Successful

• You enjoy face-to-face sales and are energized by building new business relationships.


• You are competitive, goal-oriented, and motivated by performance-based earnings.


• You thrive in the field and are comfortable independently managing a sales territory.


• You are confident networking, presenting, and creating strategic partnerships.


• You excel at identifying opportunities and turning prospects into long-term referral partners.

Join a growing home care organization where your ability to build relationships and drive results directly impacts patient care and business success.

BrightStar Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates.
BrightStar Care participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees.