The Business Development Manager generates measurable growth in assigned strategic geographic areas and/or service lines, commercial or ancillary services enabling exceptional service and care at an affordable price to healthcare consumers in our geographic (and virtual) footprint.

Position Details:

Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in healthcare or business administration or advanced equivalent certification required. Commensurate experience in lieu of the degree or certification, along with the required experience is acceptable.
Master's in Health Services Administration, MBA or related advance degree preferred.

Experience Requirements:
7-10 years sales experience, with a strong track record of delivering results at (or above) plan
Experience in analyzing and interpreting complex data and information in a planning and decision-making process
Health system strategic planning &/or business development experience, or pharmaceutical sales experience preferred

Skill Requirements:
Confirmed sales/business development experience
Ability to understand and articulate Mercy Mission, Vision and Integrated Marketing branding, strategy and policy
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (written and oral)
Ability to effectively interact with a wide range of external audiences & organizational levels, including hospital and clinic presidents
Comfort with daily CRM/PRM usage; as a pipeline and activity management/prioritization tool
Strong relationship-building skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Ability to create constructive tension Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, financial background a plus
Excellent project management skills.
Strong conceptual thinking skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
Knowledge of financial, accounting, and budgeting activities and analysis.
Possess high degree of integrity and moral character.
Ability to focus on desired outcomes and prepares specific business development and/or operational plans to achieve the same.
Ability to make effective presentations to a variety of constituents, including physicians, board members, facility leadership, hospital leadership, group and company operations leadership.