Now Hiring - Gentiva Health Services - New Start Business Development Manager in Chicago, IL

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Our Company: Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day. Overview: We are looking for a New Start Business Development Manager to join our team. This position will directly report to the AVP of New Starts and will be the face of the company in various new start (denovo) markets. You'll be part of the sales team that promotes our hospice services to the local healthcare community and develops key business relationships. You will be responsible for securing contracts (PT/OT/Speech/GIP/Respite) and Hospice Medical Director contracts in the earliest phase of denovo branch launches. This position requires extensive travel. About You: * Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or communications preferred, or a combination of education and experience * Must be able to effectively operate a computer (word, excel, PowerPoint and e-mail), facsimile equipment, copier and cellphone/beeper. Must have and maintain transportation to be used for work. * Ability to develop new referral source and community relationships * A minimum of two years' experience in hospice referral development, marketing or sales. We Offer: * Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO * Opportunity to participate in a Fleet Program * Competitive Salaries * Mileage Reimbursement * Professional growth and development opportunities Legalese: * This is a safety-sensitive position * Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits * Where applicable, employee must meet stage specific requirements * We are proud to be an EEO employer * We maintain a drug-free workplace Location: Gentiva Hospice