MARKETING REP

Uhs • Champaign, IL

324d • $53,614 - $80,421

About The Position

The Marketing Representative is responsible for referral development to increase and maintain hospital census through one-to-one contacts and group presentations with community referral sources. This role involves promoting the facility to referral sources and making business decisions to meet the requests of referring agencies. The representative will also participate in strategic planning and represent the service-oriented image of the hospital to the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mental health discipline, business or marketing.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of outside sales experience, with full responsibility for generating own customers/contacts.
• Sales experience in selling services to physicians, businesses or social service agencies preferred.
• At least one year of clinical experience in a community health agency.
• Experience in developing advertising/marketing/public relations campaigns.
• Computer skills to include knowledge of spreadsheets, software and word processing.
• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately.
• Must have valid driver's license and proof of valid insurance.

Responsibilities

• Meets with referral sources to promote using the facility when needing to place clients in a psychiatric hospital.
• Works independently with the sources and makes business decisions to adequately meet the requests of the referring agency.
• Recommends referrals to the hospitals programs or to outside professionals in the community.
• Demonstrates knowledge of managed care concepts and contracts.
• Demonstrates knowledge of hospital admission process for inpatient, outpatient and partial programs.
• Acquires current knowledge of competition and other care providers.
• Demonstrates ability to work with the public (i.e., one-to-one contacts, group presentations, etc.).
• Documents accurate and efficient reports of sales calls, census, etc.
• Participates in coordination, planning and implementation of hospital based workshops and other events.
• Participates in strategic planning.
• Represents the service-oriented image of the hospital to the community.
• Performs work directly related to the management or general business operations of The Pavilion.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to business development matters of significance.
• Responsible for maintaining car for travel.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree