Business Development Executive (BDE)
Location: Thane, Maharashtra, India
Company: Proficio Therapy Services
Work Model: Primarily In-Person | Field-Based
About the Role
Proficio Therapy Services is looking for a motivated and relationship-driven Business Development Executive (BDE) to support the growth of our therapy services in Thane and surrounding areas.
The BDE will be responsible for building strong referral networks, developing relationships with healthcare professionals, schools, preschools, and community organizations, and increasing awareness of Proficio’s ABA, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy services.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys meeting people, developing professional relationships, working in the field, and contributing directly to business growth and community impact.
Key ResponsibilitiesReferral & Community Outreach
- Build and maintain strong relationships with pediatricians, family physicians, developmental specialists, psychologists, therapists, schools, preschools, special educators, and community organizations.
- Conduct regular field visits to healthcare providers, schools, educational institutions, and community organizations to promote Proficio’s therapy services.
- Develop and maintain a strong referral pipeline for ABA, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy services.
- Identify new referral sources and partnership opportunities across Thane and surrounding areas.
- Represent Proficio at healthcare events, school meetings, community programs, awareness campaigns, and professional networking events.
- Build long-term relationships with referral partners and ensure consistent follow-up.
Healthcare & Provider Relations
- Develop strong professional relationships with doctors, clinics, hospitals, diagnostic centers, schools, and allied healthcare professionals.
- Educate referral partners about Proficio’s services, clinical approach, and the support available to children and families.
- Coordinate with internal clinical and operations teams to ensure smooth communication with referral sources.
- Follow up on referrals and maintain regular communication with referral partners.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen Proficio’s presence within the local healthcare and education ecosystem.
Business Growth & Market Development
- Identify new business opportunities and untapped referral markets in Thane, Mulund, Navi Mumbai, and surrounding areas, as applicable.
- Conduct local market research to understand community needs, referral trends, and competitive activity.
- Develop and execute territory-specific outreach strategies to achieve referral and growth objectives.
- Support the expansion of Proficio’s therapy services into new communities and referral networks.
- Maintain a consistent pipeline of prospective referral partners and track engagement and outcomes.
Marketing & Brand Visibility
- Collaborate with the marketing team to support local awareness and outreach campaigns.
- Assist in developing healthcare, school, and community partnerships that improve Proficio’s brand visibility.
- Support community awareness initiatives related to autism, developmental needs, speech and language, occupational therapy, and child development.
- Gather local market feedback, community insights, and competitor information to support business and marketing strategies.
- Ensure consistent and professional representation of the Proficio brand during all external interactions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with clinical teams, clinic leadership, operations, marketing, and business development leadership.
- Understand clinic capacity, service offerings, operational priorities, and growth objectives.
- Participate in regular business development and strategy meetings.
- Share referral trends, market feedback, partnership opportunities, and challenges with leadership.
- Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, meetings, follow-ups, referral sources, and outcomes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Healthcare Management, Communications, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in business development, healthcare sales, community outreach, healthcare marketing, relationship management, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in the healthcare, pediatric, education, therapy, or allied healthcare sector will be an advantage.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building skills.
- Comfortable conducting face-to-face meetings, presentations, and field visits.
- Ability to confidently interact with doctors, healthcare professionals, school administrators, educators, and community stakeholders.
- Strong follow-up, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Self-driven and comfortable working independently while achieving defined business development goals.
- Strong negotiation, persuasion, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, CRM tools, or similar business development platforms.
- Willingness to travel regularly across Thane and surrounding areas.
- A valid driving license and access to reliable transportation will be preferred.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Relationship-oriented and naturally comfortable building professional networks.
- Results-driven with a strong focus on achieving referral and growth targets.
- Proactive in identifying new opportunities and developing partnerships.
- Confident and professional when representing the organization externally.
- Passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.
- Comfortable working in a field-based, fast-paced, and growing organization.
Work Model
- Primarily in-person and field-based.
- Regular travel across Thane and surrounding communities will be required.
- The role will involve frequent visits to hospitals, clinics, pediatricians, schools, preschools, healthcare professionals, and community organizations.
- Occasional participation in community events, networking programs, and professional gatherings may be required.
Why Join Proficio?
At Proficio Therapy Services, our mission is centered on helping children and families access quality therapeutic support. As a BDE, you will play an important role in connecting families, healthcare professionals, educational institutions, and communities with the services they need.
You will have the opportunity to contribute directly to business growth, community awareness, and access to quality pediatric therapy services while working closely with a collaborative and growing team.
Work Location: In person
