The Business Development Executive (BDE) will lead the activities in selected target markets to identify and assist high-volume healthcare opportunities. The BDE will assist in the development, implementation, and execution of marketing plans, and ensure high involvement in all industry-specific activities and associations.
--Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Identifies and qualifies new business opportunities within hospitals and surgery centers; Maintains pre-set standards and controls for healthcare processes; Exceed quota on rental and direct new sale business for selected market; Conducts periodic education and training sessions as requested by the Sr. VP of Sales, Regional Vice President (RVP) or Director of Sales (DOS); Develops and presents professional proposals and presentations; Utilize the approved Vestis sales force automation tool to record daily sales activities, create schedules and provide comprehensive updates on prospects and their movement through the sales funnel; Implements Account Executive (AE) prospect management processes; Monitors prospect management report; Develops a schedule of regular (weekly/monthly) meetings with the individual Sales Team in the BDE’s territory. This would include regularly scheduled communication with Sales Managers, DOSs, and Operations Management (as appropriate); Initiates regular target account strategy meetings with the appropriate Sales and Operations team members; Provides input on marketing campaigns and plans; Will communicate and provide support to help in executing marketing campaigns and plans; Attends tradeshows and industry events; Should become active members in industry-specific associations; Develop relationships with Vestis operations and sales support teams; Support best practices by sharing information with other BDE’s; Ensures adherence to sales policies, including: commission plans, account size, minimums, national account policies, lead process, and regional account processes; Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
--Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Sales experience in the healthcare industry would be a plus; Excellent communication skills (oral and written); Strong presentation skills; Knowledge of Salesforce systems; Strong customer service skills.--Experience:
Five to seven years of experience in sales and marketing in the uniform industry is strongly preferred.--Travel Requirements:
Must be willing to travel up to 50%.--Education:
Bachelor's Degree.
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