Director of Business Development

Our client, a well-established, full-service firm operating across multiple high-growth verticals is in a major expansion phase, and they need a senior business development leader to help accelerate that trajectory. With strong client demand, real momentum, and a team known for consistently delivering an edge that competitors struggle to match, this is a rare opportunity to join at exactly the right moment.

They are looking for a Director of Business Development who is ready to define how this organisation shows up in one of the most dynamic markets in the region, and beyond.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Winning profitable business from both new and existing clients
• Identifying client needs, qualifying opportunities, and collaborating with internal delivery teams to craft compelling solutions
• Leading proposal development and pricing coordination
• Identifying opportunities for differentiation in technical capability, project delivery, and commercial strategy
• Calling on prospective owner-operators, decision-makers, and key accounts
• Conducting cold outreach and targeted lead generation
• Attending industry conferences, networking events, and serving as a thought leader in your space
• Gathering and returning competitive intelligence to strengthen market positioning
• Participating in project management activities for engagements you help secure

• Serving as the primary client contact to deepen and expand long-term relationships

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (required)
• 8+ years of business development or senior sales experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity
• A proven track record of winning and growing accounts at a senior level
• Experience managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and convert high-value opportunities
• A proactive, outgoing, results-driven approach with the ability to work independently
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all organisational levels
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally as required
• Ability to work fully on-site at our Greater Savannah, GA location

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree
• Established professional network across the Southeast US
• Experience building or scaling a business development function within a vertical market
• Familiarity with the Greater Savannah / Coastal Georgia business landscape

Benefits

• Base Salary: $160,000 to $224,000 per year, based on experience
• Performance bonus tied directly to revenue and growth targets
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer contribution

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