Business Development Director
Quick Summary
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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.
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Develop and execute business development strategies aligned with territory goals and organizational objectives.
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Proactively research, identify, and qualify new business opportunities through phone, email, networking, and other prospecting channels.
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Conduct cold calls and outreach to prospective healthcare clients and decision-makers.
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Schedule and lead in-person meetings with hospital and healthcare executives, presenting physician recruitment services clearly and professionally.
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Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with current and prospective clients.
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Negotiate and close new business contracts while maintaining focus on individual and territory revenue objectives.
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Partner with recruiting teams to transition new clients and coordinate the handoff of physician searches to the appropriate recruitment professionals.
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Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, including responding professionally and calmly to escalated issues.
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Gather and interpret client information and market data to recommend appropriate recruitment strategies and solutions.
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Represent services at industry conferences, trade shows, and other relevant events.
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Provide client feedback and recommendations to internal teams to support service improvements.
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Mentor team members by sharing effective prospecting, presentation, relationship-management, and closing practices.
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Track individual performance, forecast results accurately, and consistently work toward monthly and annual search production goals.
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Travel approximately 35–50% within an assigned multi-state territory and manage business activities effectively while traveling.
Requirements
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10+ years of outside solution sales experience or 5+ years of healthcare staffing sales experience.
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Bachelor's degree preferred.
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Demonstrated success generating new business and achieving sales objectives within an assigned territory.
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Proven ability to confidently present services and business solutions to C-suite executives, medical professionals, hospital leaders, and other senior stakeholders.
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Strong prospecting, cold-calling, consultative selling, presentation, negotiation, and closing skills.
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Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal, strategic communication, and client-service abilities.
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Ability to manage escalated client situations professionally, calmly, and with sound judgment.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to gather, interpret, and communicate relevant data to support client decisions.
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Ability to operate effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities.
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Excellent organization and time-management skills, with the ability to maintain productivity while traveling.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort communicating extensively by phone, email, and text.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable productivity software; CRM experience is a plus.
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Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with recruiting and other internal teams.
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Stable employment history with verifiable professional references.
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Valid driver's license with no major driving violations.
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Willingness and ability to travel approximately 35–50% within a multi-state territory and occasionally adjust working hours to accommodate business needs.
What We Offer
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Listing Details
- Posted
- September 24, 2026
- First seen
- September 27, 2026
- Last seen
- September 28, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 62%
- Scored at
- September 28, 2026
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