Area Director of Business Development - Hospice Gentiva - 3.1 Rockford, IL Job Details Full-time $105,000 - $115,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Mileage reimbursement Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Cell phone reimbursement Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Managing sales strategy or development teams Employee relationship building Sales team management Direct sales business model Driver's License Bachelor's degree Sales leadership Healthcare industry sales team management experience Full Job Description Drive Growth. Lead Teams. Make a Difference. Are you a healthcare sales leader with a proven track record of driving referral growth, leading high-performing teams, and building strategic partnerships? We're seeking an experienced Area Director of Business Development to lead sales strategy and manage a team of business development professionals across a defined hospice territory. This high-impact role reports directly to the Area Vice President of Business Development and is responsible for driving census growth, optimizing sales performance, and developing new business opportunities in alignment with organizational goals.

What You'll Do:

Lead and mentor a team of business development representatives, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management Develop and implement territory-specific sales strategies to meet or exceed census growth and admission targets Identify and cultivate referral sources through community engagement, physician relationship building, facility partnerships, and outreach Analyze sales data, market trends, and referral patterns to improve effectiveness and strategy Provide regular field coaching, joint sales calls, and ongoing professional development to your team Maintain continuity with existing referral partners while actively pursuing new market opportunities Collaborate with internal clinical, operational, and executive teams to ensure seamless onboarding of new patients Represent the company at community events, industry conferences, and partner meetings to promote brand awareness and referral relationships Monitor compliance with sales methodologies, performance metrics, and regulatory requirements Support and implement short- and long-range growth goals aligned with company initiatives Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's geographic location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, of which base pay is just one component.

Salary Range:

105,000 - 115,000 Full-Time Employee Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Wellness Program & Resources 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off (PTO) FMLA, ADA, and other federal and state-required leaves Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Car Program Cell Phone Reimbursement (eligible roles) Short-Term Incentive (eligible roles)

Tuition Reimbursement Education:

Bachelor's degree required (Healthcare Administration, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred)

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of direct sales experience in the healthcare service industry (Hospice, Home Health, DME, Palliative Care, or Post-Acute preferred) 1+ years of healthcare sales leadership experience required Proven ability to lead teams, exceed sales quotas, and build lasting referral partnerships Experience using CRM systems, referral tracking software, and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Prior experience with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) preferred A top-performer with a track record of achieving growth goals in a metrics-driven environment

Other Requirements:

Valid driver's license and auto insurance (travel required across assigned territory) Ability to travel routinely within the area to conduct field visits, training, and partner development (up to 75%)