Senior Leader Business Development

About the role

As a Senior Leader, Business Development, you’ll help identify and grow partnerships that support business goals across Veterans United and our affiliates. You’ll build relationships with new and existing partners, uncover opportunities to generate leads and increase conversions, and work with teams across the company to turn promising ideas into meaningful business opportunities. Relationship-building is at the heart of this role. You’ll take ownership of key partnerships, collaborate with internal teams and external agencies, and help bring the right people together to move opportunities forward. If you enjoy building connections, spotting opportunities for growth, and turning strategy into action, this could be a great fit.

Responsibilities

• Building and strengthening relationships with new and existing business partners to support lead generation and business growth.
• Partnering with Marketing teams to identify new business opportunities and presenting goals and media opportunities to cross-functional teams to help bring new products and initiatives to life.
• Leading projects across teams to support Business Development goals and strengthen relationships with key partners.
• Taking ownership of partner relationships and looking for opportunities to grow existing accounts, including leading in-person Quarterly Business Reviews with key partners.
• Collaborating with Legal to understand business requirements and clearly communicating those expectations to prospective partners.
• Pitching in wherever needed, excluding licensed tasks, to help foster a supportive and collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of business development experience preferred.
• 3+ years of marketing experience preferred.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to work from our Columbia, Missouri office at least three days per week, including if you live outside the area.
• Translatable skills and relevant expertise from backgrounds in business development, strategic partnerships, marketing, or related fields; no specific degree required.

Skills

• Building strong, lasting relationships and creating great experiences for internal and external partners.
• Confident communicator who can clearly share ideas, lead conversations, and present to varied audiences.
• Strong business mindset using data, context, and good judgment to make thoughtful decisions.
• Comfortable taking ownership, moving opportunities forward, and bringing people together around shared goals.
• Ability to motivate and encourage others while building positive working relationships across teams.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and enjoys collaborating across different areas of the business.
• Dedicated work ethic and reliability to follow through on commitments.