Business Development Specialist

Dynamic business development professional focused on growing Houston Methodist hospital services in the Clear Lake and Baytown regions by building relationships with senior leaders and executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain strong relationships with corporate clients, hospital leadership, and C-suite executives
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand managed care services within hospital systems
• Serve as a liaison between clients, leadership, and internal teams to facilitate seamless collaboration
• Assist employers and organizations in navigating healthcare benefits and employee care solutions
• Deliver presentations and proposals to executive-level stakeholders
• Track, manage, and report on business development activities and outcomes
• Monitor market trends and the competitive landscape within the healthcare sector
• Educate stakeholders including physicians, office staff, other healthcare entities, employers, and the community about Houston Methodist services and access options to increase utilization
• Market services to the assigned market area
• Maintain a pipeline of prospective business and provide regular reports to leadership
• Collaborate closely with Houston Methodist Medical Staff, Directors/Managers/Executives, and office staff to expand service utilization
• Travel regularly to fulfill responsibilities

Requirements

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies to safely perform the job, evaluated through ongoing assessments and performance evaluations
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English sufficient for essential functions, especially where safety or security is involved
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers with a customer service focus
• Capacity to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities in a constructive manner
• Proficient in spreadsheet, word-processing, and presentation software
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communications skills
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information professionally
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or four additional years of related experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience: Five years of experience in business development, sales, or a related field; current Houston Methodist employees may count related experience toward total years
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Travel: May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area and outside it
• On-call: No
• Work attire: Business professional