Business Development Representative - Alexandria, LA

ResponsibilitiesBrentwood Hospital is looking for a dynamic Business Development Representative based in Alexandria, LA to join our team of professionals dedicated to providing help and hope to individuals and families for the achievement of improving their mental health. The Business Development Representative (BDR) directly serves as the liaison between the facility, the community, and referring agencies, creating demand for the facility's services through the effective application of ethical marketing principles and sales methods.In collaboration with the Director of Business Development and the Business Development Team, the BDR presents a positive and professional public image of the facility within the community, implements the facility's strategic sales plan, enhances the facility's brand, effectively manages their assigned territory and accounts, and works to achieve departmental and facility business development goals. The BDR must demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication in a fast‑paced environment.Brentwood Hospital is a 260‑bed psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana, serving Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas for more than 45 years. We provide quality services to children, adolescents, adults and seniors, helping individuals and families achieve optimal mental health and improved quality of life.Essential Job FunctionsDemonstrate knowledge of the Monroe, LA behavioral health marketplace.Effectively demonstrate and implement Sales Excellence and Service Recovery standards.Maximize field‑based time while maintaining a daily average of 8–10 individual, face‑to‑face contacts with assigned referral sources concerning facility programs, philosophies of treatment, and clinical outcomes and satisfaction data.Complete all required reports and requests for information in a timely manner, including expense reports, sales call plans, and post‑call follow‑up reports.BenefitsChallenging and rewarding work environmentCompetitive compensation and generous paid time offExcellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans401(k) with company match and discounted stock planSoFi student loan refinancing programCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiariesQualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in marketing, business or related field required. Experience may be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis in lieu of a degree.Experience: Prior marketing and/or sales experience within a behavioral health setting preferred. Three years minimum documented experience in referral development, account management, sales growth and physician relationships preferred.Licensure/Certification: Must possess a valid Driver's License.Location: Alexandria, LA.Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of the Louisiana behavioral health marketplace, insurance plans, target markets and referral sources, psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment and age‑specific programming. Must possess demonstrated business development concepts, sales abilities, competency in computer usage, and excellent written and oral communication skills; knowledge of and skills in application of marketing and sales principles; creativity and flexibility; skills in data collection analysis and interpretation; record of adherence to deadlines; customer service skills; willingness to travel including overnight travel as required.EEO StatementAll UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and openly support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.#J-18808-Ljbffr