Gentiva · 2 hours ago
Area Director of Business Development - Hospice
Gentiva is a healthcare company seeking an experienced Area Director of Business Development to lead sales strategy and manage a team of business development professionals across a defined hospice territory. This role is responsible for driving census growth, optimizing sales performance, and developing new business opportunities in alignment with organizational goals.
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Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of business development representatives, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management
Develop and implement territory-specific sales strategies to meet or exceed census growth and admission targets
Identify and cultivate referral sources through community engagement, physician relationship building, facility partnerships, and outreach
Analyze sales data, market trends, and referral patterns to improve effectiveness and strategy
Provide regular field coaching, joint sales calls, and ongoing professional development to your team
Maintain continuity with existing referral partners while actively pursuing new market opportunities
Collaborate with internal clinical, operational, and executive teams to ensure seamless onboarding of new patients
Represent the company at community events, industry conferences, and partner meetings to promote brand awareness and referral relationships
Monitor compliance with sales methodologies, performance metrics, and regulatory requirements
Support and implement short- and long-range growth goals aligned with company initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
1+ years of healthcare sales leadership experience required
Proven ability to lead teams, exceed sales quotas, and build lasting referral partnerships
Experience using CRM systems, referral tracking software, and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Valid driver's license and auto insurance (travel required across assigned territory)
Ability to travel routinely within the area to conduct field visits, training, and partner development (up to 75%)
Preferred
Healthcare Administration, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
Minimum 3 years of direct sales experience in the healthcare service industry (Hospice, Home Health, DME, Palliative Care, or Post-Acute preferred)
Prior experience with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) preferred
Benefits
Competitive Pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career Advancement Opportunities
National & Local Recognition Programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
Company
Gentiva
At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care that’s close to home – and close to the heart.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2014-10-09Acquired
2000-02-18IPO
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