What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Representative position at Silver Lining Homecare Agency?
Silver Lining Homecare, a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (LHCSA), is seeking a Business Development Representative / Account Manager to expand our referral network and grow an assigned territory.
The ideal candidate has established relationships within the senior-care or healthcare industry and the ability to turn professional connections into qualified referrals and admissions. This field-based role combines community outreach, relationship building, account management, and coordination with our intake team.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relationships with hospital social workers, discharge planners, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, senior living communities, senior centers, care managers, elder law attorneys, and other referral partners.
- Use existing industry connections to introduce our services and develop new referral opportunities.
- Identify key contacts within each account and strengthen relationships across social work, administration, nursing, and activities departments.
- Conduct regular account visits and arrange lunch-and-learns, educational presentations, and community events.
- Represent Silver Lining at networking events, health fairs, and professional meetings.
- Educate referral sources and families about our services, coverage areas, and payment options.
- Work closely with intake to follow up on referrals, address barriers, and support timely starts of care.
- Maintain accurate records of contacts, outreach, account activity, referrals, and follow-up tasks.
- Meet monthly referral and start-of-care goals and provide regular pipeline updates to leadership.
- Identify partnership opportunities and connect decision-makers with leadership for contracting discussions.
Qualifications:
- Established professional relationships within the senior-care or healthcare industry, preferably within the desired territory.
- Previous experience in business development, account management, sales, or community outreach in homecare, healthcare, hospice, senior living, or a related field preferred.
- Ability to generate referrals and develop lasting professional relationships.
- Familiarity with homecare services and referral pathways; knowledge of Medicaid, MLTC, and private-pay services preferred.
- Strong communication, presentation, organization, and follow-up skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage an assigned territory, and meet measurable goals.
- Ability to travel regularly within the assigned territory and attend occasional evening networking events.
- Experience using a CRM or other tools to track outreach and referrals preferred.
- Bilingual skills are a plus.
How to apply:
Please submit your résumé and indicate your preferred territory. Include a brief summary of your relevant experience and the types of referral relationships you have developed.