Ascension Recovery Services · 10 hours ago
Senior Business Development Representative
Long Prairie, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expAscension Recovery Services is expanding into Central Minnesota with new substance use disorder treatment centers planned to open in Long Prairie in Summer 2026. They are seeking a Senior Business Development Representative to lead early market development, relationship building, and referral strategy before the facilities open.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
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
Advocate for addiction awareness, stigma reduction, and access to evidence-based care
Represent ARS with professionalism, empathy, and integrity in all community interactions
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization
Company
Ascension Recovery Services
Ascension Recovery Services is a national leader in the behavioral health consulting, management, and program development field.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Douglas Leech
Chief Executive Officer
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Darcy Brazzle
Chief Compliance Officer, VP Quality & Health Plan Contracting
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