Business Development Representative - Charlotte Metro

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Growth and Development Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan

401k plan with company match

Job summary

A behavioral health service provider is seeking a Business Development Representative who will represent the organization across various healthcare settings. This role requires significant travel and responsibilities include identifying potential referral sources, maintaining customer relationships, and developing sales strategies. Candidates should possess at least two years of marketing or sales experience, ideally in the psychiatric or substance abuse fields. This position offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in Marketing/Sales, preferably in Psychiatric/Substance Abuse field.
• Irregular hours, travel required, and valid Driver’s License needed.
• Travel: Travel is required, some overnight travel.
• Physical: Regular lifting or commuting may be required as part of field work.
• Other: Perks or duties as assigned by Director of Business Development or CEO.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential referral sources in target markets.
• Facilitate admission communication follow-up.
• Develop individual sales plans and maintain referral accounts.
• Provide individualized follow-up services when appropriate.
• Monitor competitors and market positions; report updates to Director of Marketing/Development.
• Create a sales plan and maintain referral accounts monthly (approx. 160 contacts).

Skills

Marketing

Sales

Communication

Customer relations

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

Job Overview

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services is seeking a talented and dynamic Business Development Representative to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals!

* Travel is required in this position, and candidate must be based in the Charlotte Metro/surrounding area/s.

* Travel Expectation: 95%+

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services is a leader in the field of behavioral health care, and our experts are committed to providing the highest quality of care in an atmosphere that nurtures healing and growth. La Amistad enjoys full accreditation by The Joint Commission. The greatest asset at our mental health facility is our staff, comprising highly qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, professional nurses, social workers, therapists, and mental health technicians who work as a team to uphold La Amistad’s reputation for excellence in helping patients resolve behavioral health problems.

Position Summary:

This position represents La Amistad in markets including hospitals, crisis units, physicians, mental health professionals and other assigned groups or agencies. The position assists in the organization and implementation of the marketing plan. Works with the Director of Business Development in the development and coordination of projects. Performs marketing functions as assigned by the Director.

Essential Job Duties:

• Identifies the most viable, potential referral sources/payers within the target markets and determines how to access those sources.
• Acts as a facilitator between the referral sources and La Amistad regarding admission communication follow-up.
• Consistently gains customer commitment throughout the selling process.
• Provides individualized follow-up services when appropriate.
• Maintains thorough understanding of competitors’ strengths and weaknesses and current positions in the market and reports any updates or changes to the Director of Marketing/Development.
• Develops a contact list of step-down/alternative placement programs and community resources in assigned markets to assist Admissions and Social Services departments with case management.
• Develops an individual sales plan, using a product line approach, identifying, developing, and maintaining specific referral accounts each month (average 160 contacts each month)

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Marketing or related business field or equivalent work experience in related field.
• Experience: Minimum two (2)-years in Marketing/Sales, preferably in the Psychiatric and/or Substance Abuse field. Military background a plus!
• License/Certification: N/A
• Physical Requirements: Irregular and long hours may be required occasionally. Current Driver’s License and car insurance. Some over-night travel is required. Lifting and loading twenty (20) pound boxes containing brochures and/or literature and fifty (50) pound display boards, etc.
• Other: Performs other duties as may be assigned by Director of Business Development or CEO.
• Travel required. Some commute to the Central Florida office on occasion.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match