Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Area Director of Business Development, you will lead the agency to achieve growth targets in revenue, census, and start-of-care goals. You will drive the execution of the Sales and Marketing plan, build relationships with referral sources, and support overall organizational growth.

Primary Responsibilities:

Hire, direct, train, and supervise the sales team at the agency level

Coach employees to overcome objections and work toward growth goals

Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of community resources and provide education to the sales team

Communicate with healthcare professionals about prospective and current patients

Establish and maintain positive relationships with referral sources, patients, families, healthcare professionals, and the community to promote hospice philosophy and support

Assist the Director of Admissions in overseeing the referral to admissions process to achieve growth goals

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated solid computer skills to meet Microsoft Outlook and CRM software requirements

Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be self-motivated

Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in healthcare sales

Knowledge of home health or hospice care

Excellent presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills

Demonstrates the ability to coach and develop Account Executives and communicate effectively with branch and clinical staff to foster a growth environment

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $98,880 - $148,320 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.