Business Development Representative

ABA Centers of America; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 paid days off

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with up to 6% employer match

Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per semester

Job summary

ABA Centers of America is seeking a Business Development Representative in Alexandria, Virginia. This role is central to generating leads and building strong relationships with families and local organizations addressing autism. The candidate will maintain a flexible schedule, potentially working weekends or evenings.

The ideal applicant should have a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of field sales experience, particularly in healthcare. ABA Centers offers competitive benefits, including generous PTO and health insurance options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in field sales, outreach, or business development—preferably healthcare-related.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and build strong relationships with families and local organizations.
• Identify, pursue, and grow relationships with prospective referral sources.
• Maintain complete visibility into referral status and outcomes.

Skills

Relationship-building

Sales pipeline management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or healthcare

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Compensation: Base Salary (depending on market) and Uncapped Commission Paid Out Quarterly

Who We Are

We are a leading and rapidly growing provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, committed to delivering life‑changing outcomes for individuals with autism and their families.

Our mission is to deliver life‑changing outcomes for people with autism, and their families, through rapid access to care – including diagnosis and individualized applied behavior analysis therapy. We achieve this mission by expanding access to high‑quality, compassionate care while driving measurable results. We are guided by core values that define how we work every day: People First, The Joy Effect, Data‑Driven Excellence, Disrupt with Purpose, Celebrate Uniqueness, and Resilient and Responsible, ensuring we prioritize those we serve, create meaningful connections, continuously improve outcomes, challenge the status quo, and hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards.

Recognition & Awards

• Inc. 5000 – 25th Fastest‑Growing Private Company in America (2025).
• Financial Times – #5 on "The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies."
• South Florida Business Journal's Top 100 Companies.
• Florida Trend Magazine's 500 Most Influential Business Leaders.
• Inc. Best in Business, Health Services.
• EY Entrepreneur of The Year® U.S. Overall.

About the Role

Are you a high‑performance business‑development professional with proven healthcare experience who knows how to get past gatekeepers and win over docs and healthcare decision‑makers? Tired of the same old corporate sales routine? We've got a great opportunity for you with a growing company that makes a real difference in the lives of children with autism and their families.

Join our mission to reduce long waiting times for autism diagnosis and ABA therapy. We are building something special. As a Business Development Representative, you will generate leads and build strong relationships with families and local organizations.

What You'll Do

Lead Generation & Prospecting

• Identify, pursue, and grow relationships with prospective referral sources (e.g., pediatricians, school counselors, therapists, daycare directors, nonprofit leaders).
• Conduct outbound outreach through in‑person visits, networking, cold introductions, and field drop‑ins.
• Execute a consistent weekly prospecting plan to source new opportunities, support market share expansion, and build referral diversity.
• Qualify and document lead potential, partner alignment, and readiness for engagement.
• Log all outreach, visit notes, referrals, and contacts in Salesforce daily.
• Maintain complete visibility into referral status, outcomes, and lead aging across accounts.
• Own the integrity of your referral pipeline— including follow‑up cadence, touchpoint tracking, and conversion insights.
• Collaborate with the Admissions and Sales Ops teams to resolve barriers to conversion and support funnel optimization.

Salesforce & Pipeline Management

• Log all outreach, visit notes, referrals, and contacts in Salesforce daily.
• Maintain complete visibility into referral status, outcomes, and lead aging across accounts.
• Own the integrity of your referral pipeline— including follow‑up cadence, touchpoint tracking, and conversion insights.
• Collaborate with the Admissions and Sales Ops teams to resolve barriers to conversion and support funnel optimization.

Territory Development

• Execute outreach strategies that align with assigned territory goals, visit coverage expectations, and market penetration priorities.
• Analyze referral patterns and territory performance to refine targeting efforts.
• Partner with Regional Sales Managers to identify underperforming pockets and high‑growth zones.
• Plan and lead field events, education sessions, and outreach opportunities that directly support lead generation and awareness.
• Represent the organization at school fairs, health expos, nonprofit gatherings, and similar events with clear growth intent.
• Capture leads onsite, document contact data, and manage follow‑up or handoff to internal teams.
• Must maintain a flexible schedule as the role may require early morning, evening or weekend availability for events.
• Work closely with Growth, Marketing, and Admissions to ensure aligned messaging and effective lead handoffs.
• Submit regular outreach reports, territory updates, and event summaries.
• Participate in weekly sales calls, coaching check‑ins, and training.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in field sales, outreach, or business development—preferably healthcare‑related.
• Demonstrated ability to generate leads, manage a sales pipeline, and meet performance expectations.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and organizational skills.
• Salesforce or similar CRM experience required.

Outstanding Benefits

• 21 paid days off (15 PTO days increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, life insurance, AD&D insurance, and GAP Plan (TransAmerica).
• Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match.
• 100% employer‑paid maternity/paternity leave for up to 5 weeks.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per semester.
• EAP (unlimited counseling 24/7), BeyondMed (discounts on wellness and elective healthcare services), PerkSpot (discounts on top brands), Pet Insurance (Nationwide), and On the Go Gawellbeing hub.

ABA Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

ABA Centers participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E‑Verify program.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. If you require assistance or accommodation, please let us know.