Head of Marketing & Development

Market Development Role
Development of Sales Team
Provides guidance, coaching and direction for team members. Develops each team member and actively coaches them in sales conversations and techniques guided by the VITAS Sales Model. Ensures each team member is consistently using territory and account planning while leveraging the CRM tool.
Travels with team members to coach, train and develop relationships with customers while identifying opportunities of strength and development and implementing territory plans.
Provides timely, specific coaching feedback related to sales model during all sales interactions.
Conducts regular sales meetings based on assessment of market needs, team skill set opportunities inclusive of education component.
Supports new hire representatives along with continued development and growth for all sales representatives.
Creates positive culture of growth and development on sales team for the purposes of retention.
Set Expectations and Lead Accountability of Sales Team
Ensures successful territory achievement of targeted accounts by increasing market share and growth through planning and executing strategies. Foster and coach to the importance of account management and progression
Engage in the execution of rep quarterly business plans, effective targeting methods, and appropriate sales strategy for account awareness through integration.
Able to develop and implement strategies to improve performance and address deficiencies.
Drive and Execute Business Opportunities as the Sales Leader
Provide leadership and set the direction for the team to achieve targeted sales numbers and successfully execute goals and strategies.
Closely collaborate with the team and professional partners to ensure positive customer outcomes. hospitals, physicians, post-acute care, and assisted living communities.
Able to identify opportunities through analysis with given tools as well as specific needs of the market
Works with internal stakeholders throughout the organization including partnering with marketing, patient care, clinical and compliance to execute business strategies.
Identify areas where cross functional team members can partner to enhance the sales process through solution based approach.
Work with medical director/regional medical director on development of physician peer-to-peer relationships in the community
Leverage central support departments for business development opportunities
Present program statistics and strategies on a quarterly basis to senior management
Minimum of three (3) years' experience and/or training in leadership capacity
At least five (5) years' experience in the health-care/therapeutics, sales or marketing field.
Proficiency in business analytics in order to forecast growth opportunities including excel and CRMs
Demonstrates experiences of developing strategies and solutions to drive sales
Demonstrated ability to write effective business plans and sales plans.
Ability to lead a sales team in a positive and productive manner by motivating, developing and managing employees' performance. Expected to also possess the ability to utilize and administer disciplinary procedures, where appropriate, through effective coaching and counseling of staff as they erform the duties and functions of their work.
Ability to communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing with department heads, managers, coworkers and vendors to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions
Knowledge of policies and practices involved in the human resources function
Ability to navigate within automated systems and proficient with MS office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent required. VITAS® Healthcare is the nation's leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.
We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. Competitive compensation - Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts- Life insurance- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit- Tuition Reimbursement- Paid Time Off- Employee Assistance Program- Legal Insurance- Roadside Assistance- Affinity Program
Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.