Senior Business Development Representative

LifeSpring Recovery – Andover, Kansas
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Target Opening: Spring 2026
Full-Time | Exempt | Field-Based

Join a team that’s building the future of recovery.

LifeSpring Recovery is launching a new substance use disorder treatment center in Andover, Kansas, opening 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 understands how to build trust, create referral momentum, and establish a strong community presence before the doors open.

You won’t be “selling beds.”
You’ll be building credibility, partnerships, and long-term community relationships that support ethical, sustainable admissions growth.

Why This Role Matters

Ground-Level Impact: You will help establish LifeSpring Recovery’s presence in the Andover/Wichita market before launch.

Strategic Ownership: This role owns territory planning, referral development, and market intelligence.

Mission-Driven Work: Every relationship you build expands access to high-quality, evidence-based care.

Autonomy with Support: You’ll operate independently in the field while partnering closely with executive leadership, admissions, and clinical teams.

Growth Path: As LifeSpring continues to grow, this role offers long-term advancement opportunities within a mission-driven organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Market & Referral Development

• Develop and execute a pre-opening business development strategy for the Andover and greater Wichita market.

• Build early relationships with hospitals, detox providers, behavioral health providers, social services, probation/parole, employers, EAPs, and community organizations.

• Establish LifeSpring Recovery 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 LifeSpring programs, levels of care, admission criteria, and clinical capabilities.

• Stay current on industry changes, payer dynamics (including Medicaid and commercial plans), 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 LifeSpring Recovery in the Andover/Wichita region.

• Deliver elite referral partner service through responsiveness, follow-through, and integrity.

• Represent LifeSpring at community events, professional meetings, and industry conferences.

Collaboration & Internal Alignment

• Partner with clinical leadership, admissions, and operations to ensure referral alignment and launch 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 opportunities for improvement and adjust strategy.

• Prepare and deliver executive presentations and market reports to leadership.

Advocacy & Mission Alignment

• Advocate for addiction awareness, stigma reduction, and access to quality treatment.

• Represent LifeSpring 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 the Andover/Wichita market.

• Flexible schedule with regular daytime travel; occasional evenings for community events.

• Travel required within territory and periodically for leadership meetings or training.

Compensation & Benefits

The base compensation range for this position is $100,000 – $120,000, plus eligibility for performance-based incentives. Placement within the range will be based on experience, qualifications, territory scope, and internal equity.

LifeSpring Recovery offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodations

LifeSpring Recovery 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 Human Resources. Requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure equal employment opportunities.