Aledade is actively seeking a Sales Development Representative, internally called Outreach Specialist to drive growth and execute primary care provider outreach in the Western United States. Outreach Specialists conduct outbound cold calling, field inbound leads and set meetings with qualified independent/private primary care groups, including multispecialty practices and Community Health Centers (CHCs). Outreach Specialists are results-driven and must have stellar communication, sales, and relationship-building skills. The ideal candidate will be based in the Western part of the United States. This is a great position for someone looking to grow within healthcare sales/business development and work with a high-performing, mission-driven team.
We are flexible with respect to geographic location, and the ideal candidate will be comfortable working remotely/work from home within Central or Eastern time zone hours.
\n- Heavy focus on outbound calls/emails to a prioritized list of prospects beginning with pre-call planning/prospect research
- Filling the funnel - booking initial meetings/creating Opportunities with qualified independent primary care practices via outbound and inbound prospecting
- Manage the research and follow-up on regionally specific Inbound Marketing Leads
- Extensively leveraging Salesforce.com as a CRM software to support prospect research, document learnings, log activities and capture important notes for teammates
- Referral management from field partners and existing Aledade practices
- Leveraging defined sales cadences/sequences using sales engagement software (Outreach.io)
- Engaging with prospects to explore needs, introduce Aledade, qualify fit and intent, and arrange schedule meetings with Outreach Coordinators and Directors
- Collaborating with regional Growth team stakeholders to review performance and adjust strategies/tactics
- Learning continuously about value-based care, the needs of independent practices, and to Aledade’s business model, capabilities and approach to ACO management
- Contributing feedback and recommendations on best practices in order to improve team results
- Bachelor’s degree in business, health care, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience with a proven track record of success as an ISA, BDR or SDR (inside sales agent, business development representative, sales development representative) in remote/virtual sales to physician practices
- Strong communication skills - especially on the phone and via emails
- Ability to build interpersonal rapport rapidly and overcome common objections
- Good listener with a love for people and relationships, confidence in establishing new connections and building rapport with a long-term view
- Proficiency in Salesforce.com - CRM, familiarity with sales engagement tools like Outreach.io
- Collaborative, supportive and candid with teammates; proactive in asking questions and eager to lend a helping hand
- Sound judgment in managing focus, juggling multiple priorities and knowing when to escalate
- Based in the Western United States and willing to travel, as needed
Who We Are:
Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of payers, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives, and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place.
What Does This Mean for You?
At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission.
In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:
Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles
Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents, and domestic partners Robust time off plan 21 days of PTO in your first year 2 Paid Volunteer Days & 11 paid holidays
12 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents
6 weeks paid sabbatical after 6 years of service
Educational Assistant Program & Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program
401(K) with up to 4% match
Stock options
And much more!
At Aledade, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
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