<p>A home health agency operating within a large, nationally recognized post-acute care network is recruiting a Director of Business Development in Fort Myers, Florida. This leadership role carries full accountability for revenue growth, census expansion, and start-of-care performance at the agency level — with direct authority to hire, build, and coach a field sales team. The position sits at the intersection of clinical operations and community relationship management, making it an ideal fit for a healthcare sales leader who thrives in a high-autonomy, results-driven environment. Fort Myers offers a compelling lifestyle backdrop for a candidate ready to plant roots and grow a market.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base salary range: $93,936 – $140,904 annually (full-time, based on local labor market, education, and experience)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Equity stock purchase plan</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>Career development pathways within a large national post-acute care organization</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Director-level ownership of the agency's full Sales and Marketing plan execution</li> <li>Responsible for hitting revenue, census, and start-of-care growth targets at the agency level</li> <li>Direct authority to hire, train, supervise, and coach the agency's field sales team (Account Executives)</li> <li>Serves as the primary relationship manager for referral sources including hospitals, physicians, and community healthcare professionals</li> <li>Partners with the Director of Admissions to oversee the referral-to-admissions pipeline and optimize conversion</li> <li>Maintains working knowledge of community resources and delivers ongoing education to the sales team</li> <li>Operates within a nationally scaled post-acute care network with access to enterprise-level tools, CRM systems, and Microsoft Outlook infrastructure</li> <li>High-autonomy role with minimal day-to-day supervision — self-directed execution is expected</li> <li>Service lines include home health and hospice care within the Fort Myers market</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>3 or more years of experience in healthcare sales strongly preferred</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field preferred</li> <li>Knowledge of home health or hospice care operations and referral dynamics preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to coach and develop Account Executives and field sales staff</li> <li>Strong presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with physicians, hospital discharge teams, and community partners</li> <li>Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Outlook required</li> <li>Proven ability to work independently and drive results with minimal supervision</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Myers sits along the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida, offering year-round sunshine, access to world-class beaches including Sanibel and Captiva Islands, and a cost of living that remains competitive relative to South Florida metros. The region is one of Florida's fastest-growing markets, with a large and expanding senior population that directly supports home health and hospice demand. Outdoor recreation, boating, golf, and a vibrant dining and arts scene make Fort Myers an attractive destination for professionals relocating from higher-cost markets.</p>