Business Development Director - Commercial Technology Services

Keller Executive Search; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Attractive quarterly bonus structure

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development Director for an innovative organization specializing in technology solutions. This role involves shaping sales strategies and building a team to drive growth in government and commercial sectors. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in business development and sales leadership, particularly in complex B2B and B2G sales. A competitive salary with attractive bonuses and comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of business development and sales leadership experience, preferably in commercial tech or tech solutions.
• Proven background in government contracting with established relationships.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on sales execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies for government and commercial markets.
• Build, mentor, and lead a sales team to close high-value deals.
• Monitor industry trends to inform business strategies.

Skills

Business development

Sales leadership

Team-building

Government contracting

B2B sales

Communication

CRM platform expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

HubSpot

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Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is an innovative organization specializing in cutting‑edge technology solutions for government and commercial applications. They serve clients globally and offer a collaborative, hands‑on culture with strong leadership and significant advancement potential.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Business Development Director will have autonomy to shape sales strategy, build a team, and drive growth across both government and commercial sectors. This role requires strong sales acumen, team‑building capabilities, and the ability to close complex, long‑cycle contracts. The successful candidate will report directly to the COO and manage a team of sales professionals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies for government and commercial markets
• Develops and leads capture efforts/win strategies, technical solutions, and partnerships.
• Build, mentor, and lead a sales team
• Identify and close new business opportunities across diverse sectors and geographies
• Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to inform business strategies and ensure competitive advantage
• Establish strong relationships with government contractors and commercial decision‑makers
• Personally close high‑value deals while coaching team members through their sales cycles
• Collaborate with technical teams to deliver product demonstrations
• Diversify revenue streams into the commercial space

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degreein Business or related field
• 5-10 years of business development and sales leadership experience, preferably in commercial tech or tech solutions, with a track record of exceeding targets and driving sales growth
• Proven government contracting background with established relationships in the federal/military space
• Strong commercial sales experience with demonstrated success closing complex B2B and B2G deals
• Track record of building and leading high‑performing sales teams
• Experience with long sales cycles and multi‑year contract negotiations
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands‑on sales execution
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences
• CRM Expertise: Experience with CRM platforms like HubSpot to track and manage sales processes, metrics, and forecasts
• Eligibility for Security Clearance: Must be eligible for Security Clearance
• Travel: Ability to travel as needed (up to 25% of the time)

BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary: $180,000 - $210,000
• Attractive quarterly bonus structure with significant earning potential
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

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