Gut Health Education is currently hiring!
We are delighted to consider experienced professionals for Business Development Specialists at Gut Health Education.
To ensure the selection of candidates who align with our mission and uphold our standards of excellence, we have outlined the following application process.
To Provide Context:
Gut Health Education is dedicated to advancing gut health education for physicians and practitioners by bridging the gap between conventional and functional medicine. We aim to deliver scientifically driven, clinically relevant, and reputable education that empowers practitioners to provide the best care possible.
 Over the past year, we have successfully taught 200+ high-level physicians and practitioners through our educational programs and currently engage with 800+ active subscribers in our email community. These numbers reflect our reputation as a trusted source for advancing gut health knowledge and clinical application.
 As part of our mission, we are expanding our Business Development team and are looking for Business Development Specialists to help connect aligned practitioners with our evidence-based educational programs.
This position does not require clinical credentials; however, prior experience working within the practitioner or clinical education space is strongly preferred. Ideal candidates have a background in sales, business development, or relationship-building roles and are comfortable operating in a commission-only, performance-based environment.
Business Development Specialist Responsibilities:
- Proactively engage in outbound relationship-building across social and professional platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and email, to connect with aligned practitioners and professionals.
- Initiate and manage meaningful one-to-one conversations that educate prospective partners on Gut Health Education’s programs and guide qualified leads toward enrollment.
- Identify, qualify, and nurture potential leads through consistent follow-up, personalized communication, and trust-based outreach.
- Represent Gut Health Education’s brand, values, and educational offerings with professionalism, clinical fluency, and integrity across all communications.
- Track outreach efforts, conversations, and conversions to support performance visibility and commission-based compensation.
Recognition: Business Development Specialists may be acknowledged on our website or program materials in recognition of their contributions to advancing practitioner education.
Current roles we are hiring for:
Business Development Specialists
Application Process for
Business Development Specialist:
1. Submit an Initial Application
Interested candidates should email their application to [email protected] with the subject line:
"Business Development Specialist Application"
The email must include the following attachments:
- Cover Letter: A brief statement outlining your interest in the Business Development Specialist role, your experience in sales or relationship-driven outreach, and your alignment with Gut Health Education’s mission.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume:Â Documentation of your professional background, including relevant experience in business development, sales, partnerships, or practitioner-facing roles.
- Portfolio (Optional): Examples of prior work that demonstrate relationship-building, outreach, or conversion experience (e.g., sales results, partnerships, campaigns, or relevant projects).
- Professional Headshot: A high-resolution photo suitable for internal communications or optional marketing use
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2. Review of Application
The Gut Health Education selection committee will evaluate submitted materials to verify:
- Alignment with the qualifications outlined for the Business Development Specailist role
- Relevant experience in sales, partnerships, or practitioner-facing environments
- Professional communication, credibility, and alignment with Gut Health Education’s values
Applicants who meet initial qualifications will proceed to the next stage.
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3. Interview with Operations Leadership Team
Candidates advancing from the peer review stage will be invited to an interview with the operations leadership team. This will include:
- Discussion of relevant experience
- Approach to outbound relationship-building
- Understanding of Gut Health Education’s programs and audience
- Alignment with a commission-based, contractor role.
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4. Background and Credential Verification
Before final selection, candidates will undergo:
- Review of professional history to ensure alignment with Gut Health Education’s values and absence of conflicts of interest.
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By adopting this detailed process, we ensure that all business development specialists uphold the values of Gut Health Education and contribute meaningfully to our mission of bridging the gap between conventional and functional medicine. If you have additional questions, please contact us at [email protected].
