Business Development Specialist

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Human Health Project (HHP)’s has a three- pronged foundation: Holistic Peer-to-Peer Information, Education and Support. Our objective is to empower people to manage their own health. For more information, please visit our website.

HHP is seeking a Business Development Specialist who is highly-motivated, honest and dependable. This position will be responsible for driving business growth focused on acquiring and on-boarding new partners and clients, as well as establishing long-term, productive relationships with industry contacts (patients, patient advocates, social workers, doctors, nurses, etc.). This unique role encompasses promotion, outreach, marketing, public relations and healthcare while representing HHP as a fast-growing leader in the industry. In partnership with our program and marketing teams, you will cultivate strong relationships and develop strategic opportunities for growth.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Engage - Engage with potential partners in the healthcare industry and nurture current partner relationships
• Network - Expand HHP’s presence through speaking engagements, health conferences, and other online and offline events
• Communicate - Maintain a direct line of communication with HHP’s executive management teams and seek out opportunities for HHP to deliver its services
• Teamwork - Work in tandem with HHP’s marketing and program teams to present HHP accurately to potential partners and clients, help bring awareness and support for HHP's programs

Essential Skills

• Experience within the healthcare industry
• Strong experience selling Business to Business
• Strong rapport building skills and the ability to develop relationships at all levels including patients, patient groups and other health organizations
• A proven track record of achieving new business targets and exceeding KPI's
• Be articulate, professional, credible, ethical and possess good business acumen
• Able to network effectively, spot opportunities, close deals, and manage the after-sales process
• A friendly outgoing personality
• A good team player with a flexible approach
• Display motivation and passion to succeed

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or 2-4 years equivalent sales experience
• Strong business acumen
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter, reliable, honest, dependable and flexible
• Comfortable tele-working and can be successful in that environment
• Enjoys meeting new people and working with patients and healthcare professionals

• Ability and determination to follow up on leads
• Good computer skills and proficiency with PowerPoint and designing presentations
• Able to speak in front of groups and present new services clearly
• Good administrative skills, record-keeping and reporting
• Prior experience working in an early stage company is a big plus