Business Development Lead

Qualifications

• BS required; MS, MBA or PhD preferred.
• Experience: >10 years industry.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-assured executive engagements, both internal (Board and Officers) and external (Clients and Officials).
• Ability to communicate complex business and financial information to key stakeholders.
• Ability to anticipate the need for change as well as successfully implement and promote acceptance of change.
• Data and technology knowledge with effective utilization within the organization.
• Ability to analyze emerging trends, anticipate organizational needs, and develop strategies to meet them.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies, client service and retention plans, using sales data to inform or update marketing strategies.
• Conducting market research and identifying potential clients.
• Cultivating strong relationships with new clients, while maintaining existing client relationships.
• Working closely with staff across the organization to implement growth strategies.
• Draft business plans, sales pitches, presentations, reference material, and other documents as required.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting pre-determined deadlines.
• Identify new business opportunities and partners.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with various levels of management, staff, and clients.
• Monitor and evaluate industry trends and customer drivers, and meet regularly with managers and stakeholders to discuss strategy.