Business Development Representative

Ridgebhs; Kentucky; Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Development Representative to drive growth in the Eastern Kentucky area. This dynamic role involves 100% travel and requires a proactive individual to foster relationships with community partners and referral agencies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in sales and marketing, particularly within the behavioral healthcare sector. You will play a crucial role in enhancing the facility's visibility and reputation while working towards achieving business development goals. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others and enjoy a rewarding career with ample opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Free parking on premises

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business required.
• 3+ years in sales growth and account management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the facility and community.
• Implement strategic sales plans and enhance brand image.

Skills

Sales Abilities

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Data Collection and Analysis

Creativity and Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

Business Development Representative Opportunity

As the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. Please join our team as we expand our services to meet the needs of our community.

The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, as well as Medication Management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years.

The Ridge Behavioral Health System is seeking a Business Development Representative. This position will be 100% travel and pertains to the Eastern Kentucky area.

The Business Development Representative directly serves as the liaison between the facility, the community, and referring agencies. The Business Development Representative is directly responsible for creating demand for the facility’s services through the effective application of ethical marketing principles and sales methods. In collaboration with the Director of Business Development and Business Development Team, the Business Development Representative presents a positive and professional public image of the facility within the community. The Business Development Representative is responsible for the implementation of the facility’s strategic sales plan, enhancing the facility’s brand/image, effectively managing their assigned territory and accounts, and works to achieve departmental and facility business development goals. The Business Development Representative must be able to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication in a fast-paced environment. Hours are based on departmental and facility needs and may include day, evening and weekend hours, as directed by the Director of Business Development. Follows and abides by company policies, procedures, and Corporate Compliance Program, as applicable to role and responsibilities.

What We Offer You:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Referral Bonus Program
• Close to Hamburg & I-75
• Free parking on premises

If you would like to learn more about this position, please contact Human Resources at [phone]

Qualifications

We train you to be the best, but there are a few minimum requirements for this position:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related field required. Experience may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in lieu of a degree.

Experience

• Prior marketing and/or sales experience within a behavioral healthcare setting preferred. Three years minimum documented experience in referral development, account management, sales growth, and physician relationships preferred.

Certifications/Licensure

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License

Other Skills

• Preferred knowledge of The Ridge Behavioral Health marketplace, insurance plans, target markets and referral sources, psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment and, age-specific programming. Must possess demonstrated business development concepts, sales abilities, competency in computer usage, and excellent written and oral communication skills; knowledge of and skills in application of marketing and sales principles; creativity and flexibility; skills in data collection analysis and interpretation; record of adherence to deadlines; customer service skills; willingness to travel, including overnight travel as required.

We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team as we set out to be the provider of choice for psychiatric care!

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.