Referral Development Manager

Referral Development Manager Golden Steps ABA · Field-based, Greater St. Louis area, ~60–75% local travel · Reports to VP, Referral DevelopmentCompensation: $75,000–$95,000 base (DOE + location) + uncapped monthly bonus · OTE $85,000–$135,000+ once ramped (4–6 months) · Full benefits · 401(k) matchThe roleEvery child with autism deserves access to the therapy that changes their trajectory. The gap between a diagnosis and a first appointment often comes down to one thing: whether the right people know we exist.That's where you come in.As Referral Development Manager, you'll build the relationships — with pediatricians, schools, diagnosing clinics, and community partners — that close that gap. You'll own a territory, run your own schedule, and be measured on outcomes. The work is field-based, in person relationship-driven, and genuinely matters.We're growing nationally. The markets we open now will define who we are in five years.What you'll doDevelop and convert referral sources across physicians, schools, therapists, hospitals, clinics, and diagnosing providersSpend ~75% of your week in the field — office visits, drop-bys, in-person follow-upsMap your territory, plan your routes, hit activity targets, and deliver measurable referral volumePartner with intake, clinical, and recruiting teams to match referrals with capacityHost lunch-and-learns, presentations, and community eventsTrack everything in CRM and report results, insights, and market intel to leadershipHelp build the repeatable outreach playbook we'll roll out across new marketsWhat we're looking forOutside sales experience, ideally in healthcare (home health, hospice, SNF, pharma, medical devices, therapy services, DME)A real hunter mindset — you're energized by cold calls, walk-ins, and building from zeroComfort with KPIs, quotas, and being measured on outcomesStrategic thinking — you don't just work a route, you target the highest-value sourcesStrong relationship-building instincts and genuine care for the missionWhy Golden Steps ABAThe work is real. You'll know exactly which families got connected to care because of a relationship you built.Real autonomy. Your territory, your plan, your results. We measure outcomes, not activity for activity's sake.Uncapped earning potential. $75K–$95K base, $85K–$135K+ OTE, no ceiling for top performers.Career runway. We're scaling fast — top performers move into leadership as new markets open.Remote flexibility (must live in market territory). Field-based and no office commute. Your time is yours to deploy.Strong benefits. Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) match.If this sounds like the role you've been looking for — apply.