Business Development Specialist
About The Position
The Business Development Specialist uses a strategic mindset and results-driven approach to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities. The role draws on market analysis, relationship building, and strategic planning to drive business expansion and foster long-term partnerships. Based in Geneva, Illinois, this is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $65,000–$75,000, depending on experience. The position implements business attraction, retention, and expansion strategies; manages relationships with internal and external stakeholders and referral sources; represents the organization at business, marketing, educational, and community events; and supports strategic planning, marketing, and organizational events. The specialist also identifies resources needed to meet goals, communicates strategy and results to stakeholders, and manages departmental or organizational projects. This is sedentary work involving mostly sitting, with brief periods of walking or standing. It requires occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds of force and frequently exerting negligible force to move objects. Employment is contingent on passing a background check and pre-employment TB and drug testing, as well as obtaining active licensures where required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in medical and/or business sales or marketing, or related experience.
- Knowledge of and proficiency with computer software and programs, including Microsoft Office.
- Positive and professional attitude and experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Ability to work with minimal instruction and meet deadlines.
- Flexibility, strong motivation, self-starting ability, organization, and polished presentation skills.
- Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment TB and drug testing.
- Must obtain active licensures if required for the job.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing and implementing business development growth strategies.
- Healthcare experience.
Responsibilities
- Implement strategies for business attraction, retention, and expansion; recognize performance improvement opportunities and take action to implement them.
- Complete tasks and meet deadlines using self-motivating skills.
- Manage internal and external relationships, serving as a liaison between the organization and referral sources, including 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 trade shows, health fairs, association meetings, networking events, and patient or community education events.
- Assist the strategic planning and marketing team with organizational initiatives.
- Assist with organizational event management.
- Identify resources needed to achieve individual, departmental, or organizational goals.
- Communicate strategy and results to stakeholders, including staff, physicians, executives, and media.
- Serve as a project manager on departmental or organizational projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
