Director of Business Development

Located in Horseheads , NY

Salary: $65,000 - $100,000

Director of Business Development

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Director of Business Development to lead strategic growth initiatives across a growing organization. This executive leadership position is responsible for developing and executing long-term growth strategies, overseeing sales and marketing initiatives, and collaborating with senior leadership to identify opportunities that support sustainable business success.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills who can build relationships, drive organizational growth, and align business development efforts with operational capabilities and long-term objectives.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Business Growth

• Develop and execute long-term business development strategies.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and market expansion initiatives.
• Assess growth opportunities while balancing operational capacity and business objectives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish strategic priorities and support organizational goals.
• Analyze market trends and competitive activity to identify opportunities for growth.

Sales & Marketing Leadership

• Provide leadership and direction for sales and marketing initiatives.
• Develop strategies to increase market presence and support revenue growth.
• Monitor sales performance and key business metrics.
• Support strategic customer relationships and business opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and customer experience.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Build strong relationships across departments to promote communication and teamwork.
• Partner with leadership and operational teams to ensure alignment on business priorities.
• Mentor and support managers and team members through coaching and professional development.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve business performance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field preferred.
• Several years of progressive leadership experience in business development, sales, or strategic planning.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing business growth strategies.
• Experience leading sales and marketing teams.
• Strong financial, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Executive or senior leadership experience.
• Experience supporting growth across multiple business units or locations.
• Background in organizational development, strategic planning, or operational leadership.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday
• Day Shift

 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender inequality or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

 

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