AVP of Business Development - Home Health

Gentiva Health Services Inc (Inactive)

Fort Wayne, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Assisted Living, Auto Insurance, Brand Strategy, Budgeting, Business Development, Business Growth, Coaching, Corporate Policies, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Dental Insurance, Diabetes, Direct Sales, Disability Insurance, Driver's License, Electronic Medical Records, Exceeded Sales Goal, Healthcare, Home Care, Hospice Care, Hospital, Industry/Trade Analysis, Liability Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Market Share, Marketing, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Networking Events, Nursing, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Profit & Loss, Regulations, Reimbursement, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Pipeline, Sales Prospecting, Sales Strategy, Staff Training, Team Lead/Manager, Telemedicine, Territory Management, Time Management, Tuition Fees, Vehicle Fleets, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Fort Wayne, IN
POSTED
30+ days ago

Overview

Lead with Purpose. Grow with Strategy.

We're looking for an experienced Area Vice President of Business Development to lead and inspire high-performing home health sales teams, drive new market growth, and strengthen referral networks across multiple territories.

This position will oversee sales representatives in Midland/West Branch, MI, Ft. Wayne, IN and Milwaukee, WI. Typical travel with be 2-3 weeks per month; M-TH, with Friday being a home office day.

What Youll Do

  • Direct and coordinate sales operations across assigned territories, including pipeline development, referral relationships, and performance outcomes.

  • Build, coach, and mentor regional sales teams to achieve and exceed growth goals for admissions, census, and revenue.

  • Lead the design and execution of market-specific sales strategies, leveraging data and industry trends to identify new growth opportunities.

  • Foster and maintain referral relationships with physicians, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), assisted living communities (ALFs), and other healthcare organizations.

  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training of business development staff, ensuring they are equipped with effective sales techniques.

  • Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to align sales strategies with patient care goals and operational capacity.

  • Monitor and report on team KPIs, sales funnel health, market share, and territory performance metrics.

  • Represent the organization at community, industry, and networking events to elevate brand visibility and credibility.

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards in all sales and marketing activities.

About You

Education & Certification

  • Bachelors degree required (Business, Marketing, or Healthcare preferred).

  • Valid drivers license and automobile liability insurance required.

Experience

  • 5+ years of direct sales experience in the healthcare industry, including home health or hospice.

  • 24 years of sales management experience in a multi-site or multi-territory environment.

  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding admissions and census targets in a healthcare sales role.

  • Experience working in a metrics-driven sales environment with CRM, EMR, and data tracking tools.

  • HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.

Skills & Attributes

  • Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability

  • Effective team leader with strong coaching and development skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication

  • Financial acumen with experience in budgeting and P&L review

  • Tech-savvy: Intermediate Excel, basic PowerPoint, CRM platforms

  • Highly organized with exceptional time and territory management

We Offer

Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):

  • Competitive Pay

  • 401(k) with Company Match

  • Career Advancement Opportunities

  • National & Local Recognition Programs

  • Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits:

  • 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)

Apply now to lead business growth with heart, strategy, and measurable results.

Legalese

  • This is a safety-sensitive position

  • Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits

  • Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements

  • We are proud to be an EEO employer

  • We maintain a drug-free workplace

ReqID: 2026-138082 Category: Sales and Sales Leadership Position Type: Full-Time Company: Heartland Home Health

About the Company

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Gentiva Health Services Inc (Inactive)