Business Development Director

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, market segments, and potential clients
• Generate and qualify leads through networking, outbound outreach, and marketing collaboration
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new and existing clients
• Develop and present customized business proposals and pitch decks
• Lead or support negotiations, draft agreements, and close strategic deals
• Collaborate with product, sales, and marketing teams to align outreach strategies
• Stay updated with market trends, competitor activities, and industry insights
• Maintain detailed records of lead interactions and progress using CRM tools
• Achieve or exceed monthly and quarterly business development targets
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, or networking meets

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field (MBA is a plus)
• Proven experience in business development, B2B sales, or partnership management
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of CRM tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Zoho
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Results-driven, highly motivated, and resilient
• Understanding of business metrics, forecasting, and pipeline management
• Prior experience in [insert industry if role-specific] is a bonus

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)

• Number of qualified leads generated per quarter
• Revenue from new clients or markets
• Conversion rate from prospect to client
• Length of sales cycle and deal closure rate
• Client retention and satisfaction (for existing account expansion)