Business development director

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Business Development Director based in United States.

This is a senior business development opportunity focused on expanding healthcare recruitment services across a multi-state territory.

You will own the full new-business cycle, from prospecting and executive outreach through presentations, negotiations, and contract close.

The role combines strategic account development with hands-on relationship building across hospitals, health systems, and healthcare decision-makers.

You will work closely with recruiting teams to transition new clients and ensure their physician staffing needs are effectively supported.

The position offers significant autonomy, regular executive-level engagement, and 35–50% regional travel.

Success requires a strong consultative sales approach, excellent communication, resilience, and the ability to consistently deliver against ambitious production goals.

It is well suited to an experienced healthcare or solution-sales professional who thrives in a high-performance, relationship-driven environment.

Accountabilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies aligned with territory goals and organizational objectives.
• Proactively research, identify, and qualify new business opportunities through phone, email, networking, and other prospecting channels.
• Conduct cold calls and outreach to prospective healthcare clients and decision-makers.
• Schedule and lead in-person meetings with hospital and healthcare executives, presenting physician recruitment services clearly and professionally.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with current and prospective clients.
• Negotiate and close new business contracts while maintaining focus on individual and territory revenue objectives.
• Partner with recruiting teams to transition new clients and coordinate the handoff of physician searches to the appropriate recruitment professionals.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, including responding professionally and calmly to escalated issues.
• Gather and interpret client information and market data to recommend appropriate recruitment strategies and solutions.
• Represent services at industry conferences, trade shows, and other relevant events.
• Provide client feedback and recommendations to internal teams to support service improvements.
• Mentor team members by sharing effective prospecting, presentation, relationship-management, and closing practices.
• Track individual performance, forecast results accurately, and consistently work toward monthly and annual search production goals.
• Travel approximately 35–50% within an assigned multi-state territory and manage business activities effectively while traveling.

Requirements

• 10+ years of outside solution sales experience or 5+ years of healthcare staffing sales experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated success generating new business and achieving sales objectives within an assigned territory.
• Proven ability to confidently present services and business solutions to C-suite executives, medical professionals, hospital leaders, and other senior stakeholders.
• Strong prospecting, cold-calling, consultative selling, presentation, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal, strategic communication, and client-service abilities.
• Ability to manage escalated client situations professionally, calmly, and with sound judgment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to gather, interpret, and communicate relevant data to support client decisions.
• Ability to operate effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills, with the ability to maintain productivity while traveling.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort communicating extensively by phone, email, and text.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable productivity software; CRM experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with recruiting and other internal teams.
• Stable employment history with verifiable professional references.
• Valid driver's license with no major driving violations.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 35–50% within a multi-state territory and occasionally adjust working hours to accommodate business needs.

Benefits

• Base salary of $90,000–$110,000.
• Uncapped commission opportunity in addition to base compensation.
• Competitive health and wellness benefits.
• Paid time off and wellness program.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• President's Club recognition and incentive trips.
• Kickoff and mid-year team events.
• Volunteer opportunities and charitable matching programs.
• Awards and recognition opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative, and performance-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities to develop professionally through mentoring, client engagement, and leadership responsibilities.

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