Senior Business Development Representative

Company: Ascension Recovery Services
Location: Saint Cloud
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Senior Business Development Representative Substance Use Disorder Treatment Territory: St Cloud, Minnesota Target Opening: Spring 2026 Full-Time | Exempt | Field-Based Join a team that’s building the future of recovery. Ascension Recovery Services (ARS) is expanding into Central Minnesota with new substance use disorder treatment centers planned to open in St Cloud, MN Spring 2026 . We are seeking a Senior Business Development Representative to lead early market development, relationship building, and referral strategy well ahead of opening. This is a foundational, senior-level role designed for a healthcare business development professional who knows how to build trust, create referral momentum, and lay the groundwork for sustainable admissions growth before the doors open. You won’t be “selling beds.” You’ll be building credibility, partnerships, and long-term community presence. Why This Role Matters Ground-Floor Impact: You will help establish ARS’s presence in two key Minnesota markets before launch. Strategic Ownership: This role owns territory planning, referral development, and market intelligence. Mission-Driven Work: Every relationship you build expands access to quality care. Autonomy with Support: You’ll operate independently in the field while partnering closely with ARS leadership, admissions, and clinical teams. Growth Path: As ARS continues to expand, this role offers long-term career advancement and leadership opportunities. Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesMarket & Referral Development Develop and execute a pre-opening business development strategy for St. Cloud and Long Prairie. Build early relationships with hospitals, detox providers, behavioral health providers, social services, probation/parole, employers, and community organizations. Establish ARS as a trusted, credible partner prior to facility opening. Sales & Growth Strategy Create and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual territory plans aligned with projected admissions and revenue goals. Identify referral trends, service gaps, and growth opportunities within the local market. Maintain accurate pipelines, contact tracking, and reporting in CRM systems. Education & Outreach Educate referral partners on ARS programs, levels of care, admission criteria, and clinical capabilities. Stay current on industry changes, payer dynamics, and regulatory considerations impacting referrals. Support admissions and intake teams through coaching, feedback loops, and market intelligence. Relationship Management Serve as the primary external ambassador for ARS in Central Minnesota. Deliver elite referral partner service through responsiveness, follow-through, and integrity. Represent ARS at community events, professional meetings, and industry conferences. Collaboration & Internal Alignment Partner with clinical leadership, admissions, and operations to ensure referral alignment and readiness. Provide leadership with regular market updates, insights, and executive-level summaries. Participate in pre-opening planning and go-live readiness efforts as launch approaches. Performance & Reporting Track KPIs, referral performance, and territory metrics. Analyze data to identify improvement opportunities and adjust strategy. Prepare and deliver executive presentations and market reports to ARS leadership. Advocacy & Mission Alignment Advocate for addiction awareness, stigma reduction, and access to evidence-based care. Represent ARS with professionalism, empathy, and integrity in all community interactions. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, marketing, or related field required. 3–5 years of successful business development experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or substance use disorder treatment. Demonstrated ability to build referral networks and manage a defined territory. Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Strategic, self-directed, and comfortable operating independently in the field. Valid driver’s license with ability to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory. Work Conditions Field-based role supporting St. Cloud and Long Prairie markets. Flexible schedule with regular daytime travel; occasional evenings for community events. Travel required within territory and periodically for meetings or training. Compensation & Benefits The base compensation range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 plus eligibility for performance-based incentives. This range reflects Ascension Recovery Services’ good faith estimate at the time of posting. Placement within the range will be based on experience, qualifications, territory scope, and internal equity. ARS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization. Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodations Ascension Recovery Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. The organization provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, please notify your HR rep. Requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure equal employment opportunities.

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