Dir, Business Development

Cura Hospitality; South Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare dining service provider is seeking a Business Development Director in South Saint Paul, Minnesota. This role involves driving sales of dining solutions to health systems and hospitals, building relationships with healthcare decision-makers, and leading complex sales processes. Candidates should have 3+ years of strategic sales experience, a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to navigate GPOs. The position offers a starting salary of $120,000 and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Medical benefits

401k

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strategic sales experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Proven ability to close complex, high-value deals.
• Experience navigating complex sales environments through GPOs.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business by selling Cura’s dining solutions to health systems.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite stakeholders.
• Build relationships with GPO representatives for market access.

Skills

Strategic sales experience

Relationship building with C-suite

Strong communication skills

Understanding of healthcare GPOs

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

Dir, Business Development

Job Reference Number: 32298

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

Segment: Healthcare

Brand: Cura-Hospitality

State: Minnesota (US-MN)

Redefine Healthcare Dining - One Health System at a Time

At Elior North America, we don’t just serve food—we create healing experiences. As Business Development Director for our Cura healthcare segment, you’ll be the face of innovation, bringing world-class dining solutions to health systems and hospitals across the country.

If you’ve got the drive to build relationships at the system level, a deep understanding of healthcare decision-makers, and experience navigating complex sales environments (especially through GPOs), this is your opportunity to lead in a mission-driven, high-growth organization.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead Growth in Healthcare

• Drive new business by selling Cura’s dining solutions into hospitals, IDNs, regional health systems, senior living facilities, and behavioral health facilities
• Identify and pursue strategic opportunities through direct outreach, healthcare networks, GPO partnerships, and other avenues
• Craft compelling proposals and lead the full sales process—from discovery to close
• Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite stakeholders, procurement teams, and clinical leaders

Leverage GPO Expertise

• Use your knowledge of healthcare Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) to navigate buying processes and gain competitive advantage
• Build strong relationships with GPO representatives and use contract vehicles to accelerate Cura’s market access

Grow Strategic Accounts

• Partner with key account lifecycle management and Operations on major retention efforts for key clients, especially those with complex, multi-site footprints
• Develop win-back and renewal strategies that keep Cura embedded and expanding
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure smooth operational transitions
• Identify and seize share of wallet growth

Be a Brand Ambassador

• Represent Cura at healthcare conferences, industry events, and networking forums
• Keep a pulse on market trends and competitor activity to position Cura for success

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of strategic sales experience in contract services, with a strong preference for experience selling into hospitals, IDNs, or health systems
• Experience working for or selling through a Healthcare GPO (Premier, Vizient, HealthTrust, etc.) is a major plus
• Proven ability to close complex, high-value, multi-stakeholder deals
• Strong communication, executive presence, and storytelling skills
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-autonomy environment
• Bachelor’s degree required

The Details

• Travel required: 50–75%
• Must live near a major airport
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Home office setup required for remote work and virtual collaboration

Compensation

Starting at $120,000 depending upon experience

Our Benefits

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tution Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Cura

Cura serves hospitals, senior living centers, and other long-term care facilities. We guarantee compassionate service and healthy, delicious meals to ensure that quality of life never diminishes.

About Elior North America

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth. At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.