What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Director - Healthcare Partnerships position at Silvan Sage?
Build Something Exceptional
Silvan Sage is building a new category of concierge healthcare for older adults who want to remain active, independent, and engaged at home.
We combine exceptional in-home nursing, care coordination, wellness support, appointment accompaniment, and proactive family communication in a highly personalized service.
We are looking for an accomplished healthcare business development professional to build the referral network that will drive our growth across Chicago's North Shore.
The Role
You will develop healthcare referral relationships across Chicago's North Shore, including hospitals, physicians, case managers and discharge planners, skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, and senior living communities.
This is a hands-on field sales role. You will:
Identify and develop high-value referral sources
Generate qualified client referrals and new business
Maintain a strong cadence of calls, field visits, meetings, and presentations
Build productive, long-term relationships with referral partners
Manage your territory and follow-up systematically in HubSpot
Stay engaged with clients as their needs evolve or expand
Represent Silvan Sage with polish, credibility, warmth, and excellent judgment
Success means building a growing book of business and establishing Silvan Sage as a trusted concierge care resource across Chicago's North Shore.
What We're Looking For
5 years of healthcare referral sales experience, including direct interaction with patients and families
Experience in home health, hospice, senior living, healthcare staffing, medical sales, physician relations, or a closely related field
A strong record of sales achievement, demonstrated through revenue growth, patient census growth, President's Club recognition, or similar results
Strong prospecting and territory-management discipline
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills
Comfort using CRM and modern sales tools to manage activity and pipeline
A bachelor's degree preferred
A valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Existing relationships with healthcare referral sources on Chicago's North Shore are highly desirable.
Compensation & Opportunity
Base salary starting at $75,000, with flexibility based on experience
Uncapped commission
Up to $5,000 early success bonus based on performance in first six months
Total compensation of $100,000-$150,000 achievable based on performance
Mileage reimbursement
Cell phone allowance
Business development and entertainment budget
Company-sponsored benefits as Silvan Sage expands
This is an opportunity to join Silvan Sage at an early stage, build a meaningful territory and book of business, and help shape one of the Midwest's emerging premium healthcare companies. Exceptional performance may create opportunities for future leadership roles and long-term equity participation.
Salary : $75,000 - $150,000