Area Sales Manager
Company : Encompass Health
Location : Jacksonville, IL, 62650
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 29 December 2025
Overview
Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.
As a national leader in home-based care, Enhabit is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the country. We’re committed to expanding what’s possible for patient care in the home, all while fostering a unique culture that is both innovative and collaborative.
At Enhabit, the best of what’s next starts with us. We not only make it a priority to maintain an ethical and stable workplace but also continually invest in our employees. By extending ongoing professional development opportunities and providing cutting-edge technology solutions, we ensure our employees are always moving their careers forward and prepared to deliver a better way to care for our patients.
Ever-mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, Enhabit offers competitive benefits that support and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Subject to employee eligibility, some benefits, tools and resources include:
- 30 days PDO – Up to 6 weeks (PDO includes company observed holidays)
- Continuing education opportunities
- Scholarship program for employees
- Matching 401(k) plan for all employees
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees
- Supplemental insurance policies for life, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance plans for full-time employees
- Flexible spending account plans for full-time employees
- Minimum essential coverage health insurance plan for all employees
- Electronic medical records and mobile devices for all clinicians
- Incentivized bonus plan
Responsibilities
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is searching for an experienced account executive to join our team as an Area Sales Manager. We offer a structured, fast paced environment with exceptional benefits.
Responsibilities include:
- Represent Enhabit in activities involving professional relationships with physicians, hospitals, public health agencies, nurses' associations, state and county medical societies to apprise them of the availability of services.
- Implement programs and protocols that provide improved home health care and hospice services.
- Serve as a public awareness representative for Enhabit.
- Responsible for public education relative to home health care and hospice services available through the agency and methodologies for obtaining such services.
- Responsible for meeting and/or exceeding referral and admission goals as set by Division Manager.
Qualifications
Previous home health or hospice sales experience is preferred, but talent and demonstrated sales performance is equally important.
- Must have a college degree, or at least one year of sales or business experience, or be a licensed nurse.
- Ability to develop and support referral source relationships.
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment.
- Must be comfortable with making cold calls.
- Ability to execute presentations to physicians with confidence and composure.
- Exceptional and consistent customer service skills.
- Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Information
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.
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Frequently asked questions
Strong relationship-building abilities combined with confidence in cold calling make an outstanding Area Sales expert in home health. Mastery in delivering clear presentations to healthcare providers and thriving in fast-paced settings are also crucial to exceed referral targets consistently.
A typical day involves engaging with physicians and public health entities to educate about home care options, executing outreach programs, and tracking referral metrics. Balancing administrative duties with field visits demands excellent time management and adaptability.
Area Sales Managers can advance toward regional or national sales leadership, leveraging proven sales performance and strategic relationship development. Continuous learning and industry knowledge, especially in home health, enhance promotion prospects.
Jacksonville's healthcare sector shows moderate demand for skilled Area Sales Managers, particularly those with home health expertise. Candidates with strong referral network capabilities and local connections tend to stand out amid competition.
Given Jacksonville's manageable traffic, commuting to healthcare clients and facilities is generally convenient. However, the role’s fast pace and frequent outreach may require flexible scheduling to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Encompass Health fosters innovation and collaboration, empowering Area Sales Managers with advanced tech tools and ongoing training. This culture supports proactive engagement with referral sources, promoting ethical growth and employee well-being.
Employees enjoy comprehensive insurance plans, generous paid time off, a matching 401(k), and scholarship programs. These perks create a supportive environment that encourages career development while balancing personal wellness.
Jacksonville Area Sales Managers typically earn around $70,000 to $85,000 annually, slightly below some metropolitan averages but competitive given local cost of living and benefits packages common in healthcare sales management.