Sr Business Development Executive

Vestis•Vinton, VA

43d

About The Position

The Business Development Executive (BDE) will lead the activities in selected target markets to identify and assist high volume healthcare opportunities. The BDE will assist in the development, implementation and execution of marketing plan, and ensure high involvement in all industry-specific activities and associations.

Requirements

Sales experience in the healthcare industry would be a plus
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Strong presentation skills
Knowledge of sales force systems
Strong customer service skills
Five to seven years' experience in sales and marketing in the uniform industry is preferred.
Must be willing to travel up to 60%.

Responsibilities

Identifies and qualifies new business opportunities within hospitals and surgery centers
Maintains pre-set standards and controls for healthcare processes
Exceed quota on rental and direct sale new business for selected market
Conducts periodic education and training sessions as requested by the Sr. VP of Sales, Regional Vice President (RVP) or Director of Sales (DOS)
Develops and presents professional proposals and presentations
Utilize the approved Vestis sales force automation tool to record daily sales activities, create schedules and provide comprehensive updates on prospects and their movement through the sales funnel
Implements Account Executive (AE) prospect management processes
Monitors prospect management report
Develops a schedule of regular (weekly/monthly) meetings with the individual Sales Team in the BDE's territory. This would include regularly scheduled communication with Sales Managers, DOSs and Operations Management (as appropriate)
Initiates regular target account strategy meetings with the appropriate Sales and Operations team members
Provides input on marketing campaigns and plans
Will communicate and provide support to help in executing marketing campaigns and plans
Attends tradeshows and industry events
Should become active members in industry specific associations
Develop relationships with Vestis operations and sales support teams
Support best practices by sharing information with other BDE's
Ensures adherence to sales policies, including: commission plans, account size, minimums, national account policies, lead process and regional account processes
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.