The Business Development Specialist I is responsible for driving company services to new and existing referral sources in a defined territory This individual will be a major contributor to company branding and public image development and will act as a primary point of contact for key relationships Day to day responsibilities will require travel to local provider offices; calling on providers and office staff to distribute brand messaging promote the benefits of referring to our company and conveying the services provided by the company
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Identifies and engages with current and potential referral sources located within the assigned territory
- Meets or exceeds referral goals on a monthly quarterly and annual basis
- Develops and presents reports as directed
- Provides feedback on marketing strategies branding effectiveness and referral source feedback
- Represents the company at trade shows andor exhibitions as needed
- Assist in the development and evaluation of marketing materials and promotional campaigns
- Sets up educationalinformational meetings with referring physician offices; to include physicians physician extenders and their office staff
- Develops and maintains database to track outreach activities and referral trends
- Collaborates with internal teams to gain in depth knowledge of the conditions treated by Company providers and the therapies offered
- Monitors market trends including competitor activity and industry developments
- Stay up to date with sales and marketing best practices through ongoing training and professional development
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships both internally and externally
- Networks with internal and external sources
- Continuously improve operational knowledge skills and abilities
- Checks and responds to work e mail on a regular basis throughout the workday
- Participates in and complete all required trainings and in services
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree with two 2 years salesmarketing experience; OR an equivalent combination of education andor experience
- Experience at a more senior level may qualify as multiple equivalent years of experience for this role
- Must have knowledge of Internet and Microsoft Office software MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Outlook
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must have a proven track record of providing exceptional customer service
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with doctors clinical staff other co workers and the public
- Must be able to work individually as well as within a team
- Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule
- Must be able to respond with patience and understanding during stressful conditions related to patient health and emergent situations
- Must be able to multi task and prioritize
- Must demonstrate extreme attention to detail
- Must possess strong organization skills
- Must be able to problem solve and use reasoning
- Must be able to meet predefined quality standards
- Must maintain and project a professional attitude and appearance at all time
- Must have a working knowledge of the healthcare field and medical specialty as well as medical terminology
- All staff are expected to have a strong desire to provide excellent customer service; to comply with the rules and regulations of those organizations to which we are accountable; to have high ethical and professional standards of conduct; and to have an attitude of wanting to continuously improve their own professional performance
Preferred Qualifications
- Five 5 years of healthcarepharmaceutical outside sales experience
- Prior experience working with a customer relations management CRM system
DrivingTravel
- The employee must have reliable transportation
- Travel for this position will be required up to 50
- While the primary workplace may be closest to the employees home work assignments could be in any of the Companys locations