Business Development Executive - Portland, ME

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Business Development & Partnerships Manager to build relationships with referring physician offices to drive referral volume and revenue to our Local Infusion centers. The Business Development & Partnerships Manager will be a key representative of the Local Infusion brand in the market, and be a trusted partner to external and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Grow revenue for assigned locations by driving referrals from specialist physician offices prescribing infusion therapy.
• Develop, maintain and build relationships with key stakeholders in your territory including specialist physician office staff, primary care providers, Pharmaceutical reps, payer case managers, benefits consultants and employers.
• Work closely with providers, referral partners, and Local Infusion operations team to ensure positive outcomes for patients and physicians.
• Increase brand recognition by attending networking events, conferences, local walks and other community functions.
• Act as a liaison between referring practices and Local Infusion operations team to ensure physician practices are educated on referral processes and patients are captured timely.
• Input timely and well-organized reports via CRM reporting, management tracking and expense platforms.
• Meet & exceed sales quota.
• Occasional night and weekend work required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• A history of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
• Competitive spirit, with customer focused attitude.
• Consistently positive attitude, with a commitment to ongoing self development.
• Exceptional customer service, organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to uncover pain points and identify opportunities.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and standard office software application.
• Experience working directly with physicians, nurses, and clinical staff members preferred.
• Prior experience selling or supporting infused medications, specialty biologics, IV therapies, IG therapies, specialty injectables, or related therapeutic products strongly preferred.
• Experience building relationships directly with physician offices, infusion clinics, specialty practices, nurses, care coordinators, and clinical staff.
• Background calling on specialties such as rheumatology, gastroenterology, neurology, immunology, dermatology, cardiology, or similar referral driven specialties strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to identify referral opportunities, uncover provider pain points, and identify opportunities that improve patient access, provider experience, and care coordination.
• Travel requirements: Primarily day time travel within assigned territory, and occasional overnight travel.
• Must be located in the Augusta or Portland area.