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Business Development Associate

BrightSpring Health Services

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Remote · NASHVILLE, TN · Posted October 22, 2026

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About the job

Our Company

PharMerica

Overview

PharMerica , a part of Brightspring Health Services, is a long‑term care pharmacy services provider that supplies medications, clinical support, and pharmacy management to healthcare organizations across the United States.

Accelerate your career! We apply innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes through some of the industry’s best and brightest business professionals, innovators and clinicians. Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Business Development Associate.

This is a remote position with 20% travel.

Applicants must live within the territory: Central Region/Nashville, TN

We offer:

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits

Company paid STD and LTD

Employee Discount Program

401k

Results Driven (unlimited) Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Commission Plan

Responsibilities

Cold calling; making multiple outbound calls to potential clients

Understanding client need and offering solutions and support

Researching potential leads from business directories, web searches, or digital resources

Qualifying leads from digital campaigns, conferences, references, tradeshows

Creating and maintaining contact list/database of prospective clients

Presenting and delivering information to potential clients for outside Sales follow up

Answering potential client questions and follow-up call questions

Work with sales team to transfer the lead and advance the sales process

Tracking weekly, monthly and quarterly performance and sale metrics

Maintaining database (Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, Excel) of target client information

Closing pre-qualified appointment for sales team

Implements processes to continuously gather incumbent pharmacy competitor information and assures such information is promptly reflected in the company CRM system

Performs other such duties as may be assigned by the specialist’s superiors necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives of the company

Qualifications

Education/Learning Experience

Required: Bachelor’s degree in a business discipline, communications, or equivalent experience in related field

Work Experience

Required: One to three years’ experience in inside sales, customer service, or business-related field

Skills/Knowledge

Required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders; strong phone presence and comfortable dialing a high volume of calls per day; ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; Strong presentation skills both remote and in person, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to prioritize accordingly; competency in commonly used Microsoft Office suite of software including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and related systems including SharePoint and CRM applications

Behavior Competencies

Required: Capacity and desire to be self-motivated and self-directed, multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively; persuasive and goal-oriented. strong listening skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to call, connect and interact with potential clients and customers

Desired: Preference for work in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and attention to detail is critical to success. Eager to expand company with new sales, clients, and territories. Possess an energetic, outgoing, and friendly demeanor, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once while completing them according to deadline

About our Line of Business PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards. We are committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients' success. For more information, visit www.pharmerica.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.