Now Hiring - Good Shepherd Hospice - Hospice Sales Consultant in Independence, MO

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Overview: Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice or Health Care Related Sales Consultant to join our team serving our patients and families in Independence*and surrounding communities.* The Hospice Consultant is responsible for planning, organizing and promoting public and professional awareness of Good Shepherd Hospice while increasing census and territory growth as a company. The successful candidate will be able to self-manage, have a proven track record of sales results, and be highly driven and competitive to grow a territory through strong relationship building. * Salary plus generous performance-based bonus plan Responsibilities: * Provide customer service. Develop and communicate strategies that promote awareness of hospice philosophy in the territory. * Conduct in-services on hospice service and provide customer service for physicians, civic groups, churches, nursing homes, and other appropriate groups. * Utilize required technology daily (email, Outlook, CRM). * Conduct meaningful competitive analysis. * Maintain high call average per week and have strong follow up skills * Identify partners for contract negotiation. * Attain and or exceed goals consistently. * Maintain confidentiality of patient/family status. POSITION CONDITIONS: * Strong organizational skills * Strong customer service skills. * High level of community visibility. * Ownership of defined territory. * Timeliness of defined reports, weekly and quarterly, as well as all sales meetings. * Some work outside of normal business hours. * Excellent public speaking and presentation skills. * Ability to learn hospice and disease specific criteria. * Ability to network with other healthcare professionals. * Daily travel required. * Position requires a state drivers license and auto liability insurance. * Must be able to attend offsite training events RELATIONSHIPS: * Provides customer service, works and builds relationships with Physicians, Hospitals, Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, Clinics, Community Agencies, Churches and Community Groups. * Works, builds and maintains positive internal relationships; fostering teamwork internally and externally. Qualifications: * Progressive sales/marketing experience, preferably in healthcare. * Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care. * Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). * Can successfully pass background checks & drug screen MEASUREMENT * Contacts leading to contracts and relationships. * Growth in territory. * Growth in census. * Yearly evaluation. * Coaching ridealongs. * Weekly sales meeting participation. * Employee Benefits: * 3 Weeks of Paid Time off * Paid Holidays * Company Cell Phone OR Monthly Cell Phone Stipend * Mileage Reimbursement * Health/Medical Benefits * Dental Benefits (Delta Dental) * Vision Benefits (VSP Vision) * Flexible Spending Account "FSA" * Employer Paid Life and AD&D * Education Fund * Voluntary Benefits: * Accident Insurance * Critical Illness * Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance * Voluntary Short Term Disability * 401k