Business Development Director

DSPolitical; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with commission potential

Open leave (paid time off)

Paid parental leave

100% employer-paid health insurance

401(k) with matching

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

401(k) with company match

Student loan repayment

Professional development

Rewards program

Mobile phone & internet reimbursement

Job summary

A political technology firm is seeking a Director of Business Development to enhance its market presence. This remote-friendly role involves identifying new business opportunities, maintaining client relationships, and collaborating with various departments. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in political technology or media sales, a proven record of meeting sales goals, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary with commission potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in political technology or media sales.
• Experience writing proposals, networking, and pitching to clients.
• Track record of achieving sales goals and managing relationships.
• Authorized to work in the United States legally.
• Proficiency with CRM tools (Salesforce preferred), Google Apps, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to develop new revenue by building relationships outside DSPolitical’s current client base.

Responsibilities

• Hunt for new business opportunities in the political technology space.
• Collaborate with internal teams and lead client outreach efforts.
• Maintain existing relationships and manage a network of organizations.

Skills

Political technology expertise

Proposal writing

Client relationship management

Networking

Sales goals achievement

Communication skills

CRM tools proficiency

Project management

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Tools

Salesforce

Google Apps

Microsoft Office

Asana

Job description

DSPolitical is hiring a Director of Business Development (BD) to further solidify its position as the leader in targeted advertising for Democratic and progressive digital campaigns by growing our presence in the market.

We are committed to building a team that reflects a diverse range of perspectives. DSPolitical is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. Job offers are contingent on the results of a background check.

About The Position

This role is part of the BD department and will hunt for new opportunities, demonstrate a passion for our mission, and leverage strong writing skills and financial acumen to develop, analyze, and improve performance. The position is highly collaborative with other members of Business Development, the C‑suite, and heads of other departments.

Essential Attributes and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in political technology and/or campaigns or media sales.
• Significant experience writing proposals, networking, sourcing new business, and pitching to current and potential clients.
• Proven success in reaching and exceeding sales goals.
• Client‑focused attitude with a collaborative problem‑solving approach.
• Track record of new client outreach through cold calls and emails.
• Experience performing online demos and in‑person pitches.
• Comfort sourcing and following up on leads, and responding to RFPs.
• Ability to manage and maintain pre‑existing relationships with a network of progressive allied organizations and Democratic media consultants.
• Commitment to progressive values and adherence to high standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Proficiency in CRM tools (Salesforce preferred), Google Apps, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to drive new revenue by developing relationships outside DSPolitical’s current client base and strengthening existing client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Authorized to work in the United States legally.

Ideal Experience (Optional)

• Building a network of consultants and contacts in the Democratic, progressive, digital, and/or political market.
• Managing multiple projects on tight deadlines.
• Strong track record of creating and managing sales plans.
• Creative, goal‑oriented mindset with demonstrated results.
• Ability to thrive in an environment where structure and flexibility combine to meet clients’ needs.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Benefits

• Base salary commensurate with experience and limitless earning potential via commissions.
• Open leave (paid time off).
• Paid leave for new parents.
• Five‑Year Anniversary Reward.
• 100% employer‑paid health insurance for employees (including dental and vision).
• Flex Spending Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Rewards and recognition programs.
• Mobile phone & internet reimbursement and much more.

This position is remote‑friendly. Work hours are consistently 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, with the expectation that evening and weekend work will be required as necessary.

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