Director of Business Development
About the role
Pleasant Valley Corporation, a family-owned Commercial Real Estate Firm established in 1976 and headquartered in Medina, Ohio, is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead enterprise-wide growth initiatives across its facility management, construction, real estate, and property management divisions. This role drives strategic market expansion, strengthens high-value client and partner relationships, and identifies opportunities that advance the company's long-term business objectives. The Director collaborates closely with executive and division leadership to shape growth strategy, evaluate new opportunities, and ensure successful execution across all business lines. This position is based at our office in Medina, Ohio.
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-wide business development initiatives by identifying new market opportunities, developing long-term growth strategies, and advancing corporate and divisional objectives across all Pleasant Valley service lines.
- Build and strengthen executive-level relationships with clients, strategic partners, public agencies, and community stakeholders to drive client retention, business expansion, and long-term organizational value.
- Oversee the strategic opportunity pipeline, including client onboarding, RFPs, proposals, contract strategy, and CRM forecasting to ensure successful pursuit and execution of new business opportunities.
- Partner with executive and division leadership to identify cross-selling opportunities, develop integrated client solutions, and ensure enterprise-wide alignment in the execution of corporate development priorities.
- Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and market conditions to provide actionable insights that inform strategic planning, corporate positioning, and future growth initiatives.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in corporate development, strategic partnerships, business development, or a related strategic growth role.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- Intermediate knowledge of commercial construction, facility management, property management, and commercial real estate brokerage, with the ability to identify and pursue growth opportunities across multiple service lines.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze market trends, evaluate business opportunities, develop growth strategies, and support executive-level decision-making.
- Proven success building and maintaining executive-level client, partner, and stakeholder relationships while collaborating effectively across cross-functional leadership teams.
About the company
Pleasant Valley Corporation is a family-owned and operated company driven by a unified leadership team, technical specialists, and a vast network of world-class partners. Our business relationships span decades and our services are trusted by clients from around the globe. PVC is also a certified "Women Business Enterprise" committed to preserving and promoting diversity for all our Teammates. Our culture is shaped by our Core Values which include: Honesty, Reliability, Mutual Respect, Client Satisfaction, Responsiveness, and Valued Partnerships.
Benefits
- An exceptional culture and positive work environment
- Competitive earnings
- Comprehensive benefits
- Personal recognition
- Individual development opportunities
- A clear path for career advancement