FOX VALLEY ORTHOPEDICSWhere Innovation Meets Comprehensive, Personalized CareOur team members are critical to our success and growth and are rewarded for their dedication and hard work. IF this sounds like the type of team and environment you want to be a part of apply today!Position SummaryThe Business Development Specialist brings a strategic mindset and a results-driven approach to identifying and capitalizing on growth opportunities. With experience in market analysis, relationship building, and strategic planning, these individual drives business expansion and fosters long-term partnerships.Location: Geneva, IllinoisStatus: Full-TimeSalary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 Annually (depending on experience)Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Communications, or related field is requiredExperience: 3+ years of experience in medical and/or business sales/marketing or related experience is requiredKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesExperience developing and implementing business development growth strategies preferred Knowledge & proficiency of computer software and programs, including Microsoft Office requiredHealthcare experience preferred Positive and professional attitude and experience working in a team-oriented, and collaborative environment requiredAbility to work with minimal instruction and meet deadlines requiredAbility to demonstrate flexibility, extremely motivated, self-starter, highly organized and polished presentation skills is requiredEssential Job FunctionsImplement strategies regarding business attraction, business retention and business expansion, recognizing performance improvement opportunities and take action to implement and demonstrating self-motivating skills to complete tasks and meet deadlines.Manage internal & external relationships, including serving as a liaison between the organization and referral sources.This includes but is not limited to employers, insurers, and referring physicians.Serve as a point of contact for referral sources.Initiate contact and relationship management activities with referral sources.Represent the organization at marketing, business development, and educational events, including local trade shows, health fairs, association meetings, networking events, and patient/community education events.Assist the strategic planning and marketing team with organizational initiatives.Assist with organizational events management.Identify resources needed to achieve individual, departmental, or organizational goals.Communicate strategy and results with all stakeholders (staff, physicians, executives, media, etc.Serve as a project manager on department or organizational projectsOther duties as assigned, the job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.Physical requirementsThis position is classified as Sedentary Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of 10 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (33%-66% of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary Work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.Must be able to pass background check. We also conduct pre-employment TB and drug testing. Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment TB and drug screen, background check, and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.