Business Development Specialist (Waldorf, MD Territory)

Description

Maryland Wellness (formerly known as BACHS Healthcare) is seeking an enthusiastic Business Development Specialist to join our team! As the BDS, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships and recruitment of staff and obtaining referrals through effective application of ethical marketing principles and sales methods. The individual in this position will leverage personal experience and professional networks to promote company visibility within assigned territories. Some occasional travel to other company locations outside of assigned territory for agency events and/or community partnership activities will be required.

This is an incredible opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others! If you are passionate about creating positive change within your local community by serving those in need, then we encourage you to apply and join our team.

At Maryland Wellness, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we have developed a strong organization that is capable of providing remarkable care to our clients, families, and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

Requirements

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify and implement strategies to develop and/or strengthen partnerships with other organizations.
• Educate individuals and community members on mental health, and how the services offered by Maryland Wellness can address these issues in order to increase company awareness and encourage referrals.
• Guide staff on how to utilize their own network to increase company awareness and encourage referrals.
• Maintain referral source database to record daily, weekly, and monthly interactions with providers.. Must understand how to generate reports from the system to compare trends for specific time periods.
• Conducts presentations with referring partners, utilizing personal knowledge and experience to create an impactful and meaningful impression.
• Assist with planning and executing company and community events, especially for generating staff participation and community attendance.
• Completes weekly and monthly statistical reporting, develops specific business plans that will help maintain the referral flow and discover new opportunities.
• Meet weekly and communicate regularly with the Community Relations Manager to discuss progress and plan accordingly. 

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Must be highly flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Self-disciplined, self-starter, and able to work independently.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build relationships with individuals of all ages, ethnicities, gender identities, education levels, and work experiences.
• Ability to effectively engage with internal staff and external agencies.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle for travel expectations within the community.
• Understands and maintains confidentiality and all regulations regarding HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Exhibits professionalism, a friendly demeanor, and is a positive representative of the company over the phone and in person.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak to a variety of audiences using a variety of platforms.
• Comfort with computers and technology, particularly in regards to various methods of communication.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Reliable, ethical, and honest work ethic.

Required Experience & Education:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in outreach, development of markets, building/maintaining relationships, or related fields required.
• Minimum of an Associates degree in Communications, Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, or related field strongly preferred. (open to experience over degree) OR 4 plus years of experience.
• Minimum of one to two years of experience in mental health, behavioral health, or related field preferred.
• Experience with CRM (Salesforce, Copper) preferred.

Salary : $55,000 - $70,000