Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - Healthcare

Workplace type:
Hybrid model

Travel:
Local travel required 60–75%

Industry:
Pediatric & Behavioral Health Services

Reports To:
Director of Market Strategy

Are you a natural connector with a talent for opening doors and building meaningful partnerships? We are seeking a driven, field-oriented professional to spearhead growth initiatives and expand regional awareness of transformative health services for children. This role empowers a dedicated connector to drive impactful partnerships, expanding the reach of vital services and transforming lives through enhanced care access.

About the Role:

In this high-impact, growth-focused position, you will serve as the frontline ambassador for a leading provider of behavioral health services. You will spearhead growth initiatives in the region by building and maintaining collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders, including educational institutions, medical professionals, therapeutic providers, and community healthcare organizations. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in the field, enjoys measurable results, and is fueled by mission-based work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster lasting connections with strategic partners across pediatric healthcare, education, therapy services, and community organizations to drive collaborative opportunities.
• Engage in regular in-person outreach, spending approximately 3-4 days per week meeting with potential referral sources, delivering informational materials, and nurturing key relationships to promote services.
• Develop and implement a targeted community engagement plan, encompassing strategic visit scheduling, referral monitoring, and performance metrics to measure conversion success.
• Orchestrate cross-functional collaboration between clinical, intake, and recruitment teams to align referral processes and optimize service coordination.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, document market insights, and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Design and execute educational events, including lunch-and-learns, regional conferences, and community outreach presentations, to promote visibility and drive referrals.
• Help design and refine a scalable referral expansion plan that drives consistent growth and can be uniformly applied nationwide.

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of outside sales, referral development, or community outreach experience in healthcare, behavioral health, education, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - you thrive on face-to-face engagement and relationship-building.
• Self-motivated, organized, and goal-oriented with a hunter's mindset.
• Proficiency in utilizing CRM platforms and analyzing outreach performance data to inform strategic decisions.
• Knowledge of local healthcare systems and pediatric services is highly desirable.
• A passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families through increased access to care.

Why Join Us:

• Meaningful Impact:
  Each referral brings life-changing services closer to a child in need.
• Growth Opportunity:
  Be a foundational part of a rapidly expanding organization with career pathing for high performers.
• Supportive Culture:
  Join a collaborative team focused on impact, not bureaucracy.
• Competitive Compensation:
  Includes base salary, performance bonus, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) with match, and generous PTO.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in sales & business development recruiting. We have a strong track record of finding top-performing talent in areas such as sales leadership, account management, and business development strategy. Learn more