Business Development Specialist

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Summary

The Business Development Specialist develops, implements, and supports strategies in marketing and business development. The individual works closely with multi-functional departments and leadership to research and assess the performance of the business to determine strengths and opportunities, developing plans to drive business success.

Job Description

This position is responsible for assessing concepts and developing emerging or expanding projects and programs. Support the creation of novel concepts and manages the development of strategic projects identified. Find opportunities to differentiate business offers from competitors to create a more valuable value proposition. Evaluate systems and processes to find improvements that will support future growth and reduce expenses. Create strategies to gain new market share or protect existing market share. Research and assess business performance to determine strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Through discovery, identify specific problems or opportunities and develop plans to solve or take advance of them. Research, plan, implement, monitor, track, and support new or expanded service lines, offerings, and/or products. Achieve and maintain superior and up-to-date knowledge on subject matter and effectively educate and engage key stakeholders. Obtain feedback from current stakeholders regarding opportunities, needs, barriers, and gaps in current program offerings. Responsible for effective planning, organization, coordination, writing, and delivery of communication for specific initiatives and engagement. General duties that apply to all projects and duties include ensuring budgets, schedules and performance requirements are met, developing business models, and keeping up to date with related industry concepts and trends. Work with executive-level management to design and implement organizational plans and strategies. Will be required to work cross-functionally with leaders within the organization's executive, health plan, marketing, operations, and finance teams, among others, in the development projects to production. Perform as liaison to outside collaborators and internal teams. Responsible to track and report on progress from initiation of project to activation and beyond. This position will have some travel involved, mostly daytrips, throughout the workweek. There will also be occasional evening and weekend hours for conferences and events.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required and field of study can vary depending on area. Degree emphasis can include but is not limited to, Business Management, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or Healthcare Administration.

Minimum of three years’ experience in a related position or structured internship.

Current valid driver’s license is required.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.