Business Development Associate

About HealthLinx®

At HealthLinx®, we are passionate about transforming healthcare organizations into exceptional workplaces that deliver outstanding patient care. Through our expertise in nursing and service line transformation, we partner with hospital leaders to drive measurable improvements in employee engagement, patient satisfaction, quality outcomes, and operational performance.

Our work directly impacts healthcare teams and the patients they serve. If you're motivated by meaningful work, enjoy building relationships, and want to contribute to positive change in healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Overview

HealthLinx is seeking a motivated and results-driven Business Development Associate to support our growth initiatives and help expand our partnerships with hospitals and health systems nationwide.

In this remote role, you will play a key part in identifying and engaging prospective clients, conducting market research, supporting lead generation efforts, and collaborating with sales and marketing teams to create new business opportunities. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, thrives in a consultative sales environment, and is eager to make an impact in the healthcare industry.

What You'll Do

• Identify, research, and qualify prospective healthcare clients, including hospitals and health systems.
• Conduct market research to understand industry trends, organizational challenges, and potential opportunities.
• Support outbound lead generation campaigns through email, phone, LinkedIn, and other outreach channels.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings between prospective clients and HealthLinx leadership.
• Assist in preparing presentations, proposals, and other business development materials.
• Maintain accurate prospect and pipeline information within the CRM system.
• Track and report business development activities, outreach efforts, and pipeline progress.
• Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and operational teams to ensure a seamless transition from prospecting to client engagement.
• Build and nurture professional relationships with healthcare executives and decision-makers.
• Consistently follow up on opportunities to advance prospects through the sales process.

What We're Looking For

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication skills, including professional written, verbal, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to confidently engage with healthcare leaders and other executive-level stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work independently in a remote environment.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and results-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in business development, sales, account management, recruiting, or client-facing roles.
• Experience with lead generation, prospecting, and market research.
• Exposure to healthcare, healthcare consulting, or professional services environments is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Why HealthLinx?

• Fully remote work environment.
• Opportunity to impact healthcare organizations nationwide.
• Collaborative and mission-driven culture.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Meaningful work that helps improve patient care and healthcare workplace environments.

Compensation

HealthLinx offers a competitive compensation package designed to reward performance and support professional growth.

• Base Salary: Starting salary is $56,000
• Performance-Based Bonus: Opportunity to earn additional incentive compensation based on achievement of lead generation, pipeline, and business development goals. $20k OTE if salary ladder is hit within first year.