Professional Relations Liaison Business Development Western Suburbs of Chicago

Relief Mental Health•Orland Park, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Relief Mental Health is seeking a driven business development and sales professional in the Western Suburbs of Chicago area with a strong track record in business development within the mental health and healthcare field. This role requires a highly motivated individual who excels at building strategic relationships with healthcare providers, identifying patient referral growth opportunities, and driving measurable results across treatment modalities. The primary focus is to expand referral networks particularly among psychiatrists, mental health providers and private practices to generate admissions for our cutting edge mental health treatment service lines. This position is ideal for someone with proven referral sales success, that is a self starter, with a consultative approach to relationship-building, and a deep understanding of how to drive business growth in healthcare. This position will cover business development for the entire west and south suburbs of Chicago.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and successful sales experience
3+ years of proven sales/business development experience in the medical or healthcare industry
Experience in the mental health field strongly preferred
Demonstrated success in exceeding sales targets and growing referral networks
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license/insurance required

Responsibilities

Build and sustain strong partnerships with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations
Proactively identify and pursue new referral sources through networking, cold calling, drop-ins, and industry connections
Track and maintain updates on all activities in company CRM
Develop and execute growth-focused sales strategies to exceed territory goals.
Represent the company at conferences, trade shows, and professional events, positioning our programs as trusted solutions
Consistently achieve and exceed key performance indicators (KPIs) and sales targets
Demonstrate expert product knowledge and communicate the clinical and patient benefits of TMS and Spravato programs effectively.
Maintain a robust pipeline, leveraging CRM tools for accurate reporting, documentation, and follow-up
Work flexible hours that may include nights and/or weekends
Other duties as assigned
Travel required throughout assigned territory, and beyond when necessary
Conduct thorough market research including competitive analysis, demographic studies, and industry trends
Be the liaison between the community and the clinics while representing the organization at local events and meetings
Create and implement territory development plans designed to expand reach and maximize referral engagement
Work cross-functionally with leadership and clinical teams to ensure alignment between sales efforts and service delivery
Engage in regular face-to-face interactions with referral sources to build trust and credibility
Partner with Marketing to grow territory
Deliver exceptional follow-up and ensure long-term relationship growth
Position yourself as a trusted advisor in the mental health treatment landscape