What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Director of Business Development position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring for a Director of Business Development
At LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
employee wellness programs
flexibility for true work-life balance
holidays & paid time off
continuing education & career growth opportunities
company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
Responsibilities
Hires, directs, trains, and supervises the sales team at the agency level.
Coaches' employees to overcome objections and collaboratively work toward growth goals.
Maintains a comprehensive working knowledge of community resources providing in-services and education to the sales team.
Communicates with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals about interested, prospective and/or current patients.
Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with referral sources, patients, families, healthcare professionals, and the community at large to bring a greater understanding of the hospice philosophy and support to all patients that desire our care.
Assists the Director of Admissions in overseeing the referral to admissions process to achieve growth goals.
Education and Experience
Medical sales experience preferred
- Formal Education: Bachelor's Degree
- Experience: 3 years
- Two to three years of prior successful Hospice sales experience preferred.
- Excellent presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills preferred.
- Must have strong computer skills to meet Microsoft Outlook and CRM software requirements.
- Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be self motivated.
- Demonstrates the ability to coach and develop PCRs, and communicates effectively with branch and clinical staff to foster a growth environment.
Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.