[Hiring] Business Development Representative @Sunshine Behavioral Health

Role Description

Are you a relationship builder who thrives on growth, strategy, and closing high-value partnerships? Do you want your sales success to directly change — and even save — lives? At Sunshine Behavioral Health, we don’t just grow market share; we expand access to life-saving treatment. We are looking for a driven, strategic Business Development / Clinical Outreach Representative to accelerate our growth across Illinois, primarily Chicago metro.

This is not a maintenance role. This is territory growth, strategic partnerships, and market expansion. You will:

• Develop and execute a territory growth strategy focused on high-value referral relationships
• Identify, pursue, and convert new referral sources (hospitals, clinicians, case managers, providers, community organizations)
• Build long-term partnerships rooted in trust, responsiveness, and results
• Research emerging markets and industry trends to stay ahead of competitors
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure strong brand presence and market positioning
• Support Admissions with high-quality inbound referrals
• Track pipeline activity and performance metrics in Salesforce
• Evaluate and exceed monthly and quarterly growth targets

You are the face of Sunshine Behavioral Health in your territory.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of healthcare or behavioral health experience
• Business development or sales success with measurable results
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
• Working knowledge of commercial insurance (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Healthcare, Business, Marketing, or related field)

Requirements

• Own their territory like it’s their business
• Have a proven track record of exceeding sales or growth goals
• Build rapport quickly and maintain lasting relationships
• Understand behavioral health, addiction treatment, or healthcare systems
• Are strategic thinkers who can identify opportunity gaps
• Are comfortable with performance metrics and accountability

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO, paid holidays, and sick time
• Remote flexibility (Wisconsin-based)
• High-impact role with executive visibility
• Opportunity to influence market growth strategy
• The chance to build something meaningful

Travel

Approximately 50% local travel within Illinois, primarily Chicago metro to build and maintain referral partnerships. Occasional nights and weekends may be required for events or networking opportunities.

Successful completion of a pre-employment background and drug screen (including THC/marijuana) is required. Sunshine Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.