Business Development Associate

As a Business Development Associate at Foresight Mental Health, your responsibilities include supporting the Business Development Lead in growing our referral network, managing the day-to-day lead process, building relationships with partners, organizing community outreach, and utilizing CRM tools to streamline communications. You'll be involved in both outreach and market understanding to ensure our clients receive excellent care.

To qualify for the Business Development Associate position at Foresight Mental Health, you should have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or related fields, along with at least 3 years of experience in partnership development, preferably within behavioral health. Strong communication skills and CRM tool proficiency are also essential.

While not mandatory, prior experience in mental health care can be very advantageous for a Business Development Associate at Foresight Mental Health. Understanding the nuances of behavioral health will enhance your ability to form meaningful partnerships and effectively advocate for our services.

You can expect a friendly and collaborative work environment at Foresight Mental Health. As a Business Development Associate, you’ll be part of a culture committed to respect and growth, focused on making a difference in mental health care. Your contributions will be valued and encouraged within an inclusive team.

The Business Development Associate position at Foresight Mental Health requires travel of approximately 50% to 75% within your designated territory. This will involve in-person meetings and community events, so a reliable vehicle and proof of insurance are essential for this role.

When answering this question, highlight specific examples from your previous roles where you successfully formed partnerships that yielded growth. Discuss the strategies you used and how you maintained those relationships over time.

Detail your organizational methods and tools you use for lead management, emphasizing your follow-up process. Mention how you utilize CRM tools to track and nurture relationships, ensuring no lead falls through the cracks.

Discuss a mixture of outreach methods such as cold calls, emails, and networking through social media. Provide examples of how you've effectively created outreach plans and tailored your communication to alliance partners.

Highlight a specific challenging situation you encountered, explaining your approach to problem-solving and maintaining relationships. Emphasize your communication skills and how you ensured that resolutions were satisfactory for both parties.

Share your personal passion or experiences that drew you toward the mental health field. Discuss how these motivations drive you to contribute towards improving access and quality of care for clients.

Explain your prioritization strategy, perhaps using a combination of urgency and importance. Mention any tools or methodologies you rely on to stay organized and focused on high-impact activities.

Prepare to share a specific case where you planned and executed a community outreach event, detailing the objectives, outcomes, and lessons learned. Highlight your role and contributions to the event's success.

Discuss the importance of brand consistency and how you ensure this in your communications. Mention any experiences working with marketing teams to create cohesive messaging across various materials.

List relevant software tools such as CRM software, Google Suite, or any other platforms you have experience with that contribute to efficiency in managing outreach and partnerships.

Define success in partnership terms, such as mutual benefit, effective communication, and long-term growth. Provide examples that illustrate what success means in the context of your previous experiences.