Business Development Specialist (BDS) - Hospice (22888)

Location:South East - Houston RegionJob Summary: Elysian Hospice is seeking a driven and relationship-focused Business Development Specialist (BDS) to lead growth and referral development in the hospice setting. In this role, you will be responsible for building strong partnerships with referral sources, developing strategic marketing initiatives, and driving patient admissions. This is a high-impact, field-based role ideal for someone with hospice experience who understands the importance of compassionate care and can effectively position hospice services within the community.QualificationsQualifications:Minimum of 3 years of hospice business development experience in a local marketProven track record of achieving or exceeding admission and census growth goalsStrong understanding of hospice, home health, and post-acute referral sources including hospitals, SNFs, physician offices, and community partnersExperience developing and executing sales and marketing strategies within a defined territoryAbility to build and maintain strong referral relationships and partnershipsExperience identifying market trends and growth opportunitiesHistory of training, coaching, or mentoring business development staff preferredStrong communication, presentation, and organizational skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office and lead tracking or CRM systemsAbility to work independently in a field-based environmentAbility to read, write, and communicate effectively in EnglishEssential Functions:Develop and execute business development and marketing strategies to drive hospice admissions and census growthBuild and maintain relationships with referral sources including hospitals, physicians, SNFs, and community organizationsConduct regular sales calls, presentations, and in-services to promote hospice services and educate referral partnersIdentify and capitalize on market opportunities and referral trends within the assigned territoryMaintain and grow patient census and quality mix in alignment with organizational goalsCollaborate with leadership to support growth strategies and market expansion initiativesAssist in the development and evaluation of marketing materials, campaigns, and outreach effortsSupport recruitment, training, and development of business development team membersPartner with clinical and operational teams to ensure smooth referral-to-admission conversionMonitor and manage lead tracking systems, referral pipelines, and conversion ratiosProvide regular updates on market activity, referral trends, and performance metricsRepresent Elysian Hospice professionally within the community and healthcare networksPlease visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.#HCBSHP