Business Development Director - New Business Development

EPAM Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Learning & development

Job summary

EPAM Systems in the United States is seeking a Business Development Director to drive new logo acquisition and expand whitespace with enterprise clients. This remote role targets the Chicago and Minneapolis markets, leveraging senior-level relationships to win large-scale engagements.

You will position EPAM as a strategic transformation partner across digital, data, cloud and AI, owning the full sales lifecycle from prospecting to deal closure while building a strong, trusted advisory presence.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of IT sales or business development with enterprise focus.
• Track record of closing large, multi-million deals with $2B+ sales context.
• Strong ability to build executive relationships with Directors, VPs and C-suite.

Responsibilities

• Own new logo acquisition across target enterprise accounts and drive revenue growth.
• Operate as an individual contributor, leveraging relationships to land new logos.
• Lead full sales lifecycle from prospecting to deal closure.
• Develop senior stakeholder relationships within target organizations.
• Position EPAM as a strategic transformation partner across digital, data, AI.
• Maintain disciplined pipeline management and forecast reporting.

Skills

Enterprise sales

C-level engagement

Strategic selling

Network in Chicago/Minneapolis

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, technology or related field

Job description

We're looking for a Business Development Director to join our team, remote from the Chicago or Minneapolis market. In this role, you will be responsible for driving new logo acquisition and expanding whitespace opportunities across EPAM's target industries. You will operate as a market-facing hunter, leveraging a deep understanding of enterprise buying behavior to identify, engage and convert new enterprise clients. You will position EPAM as a strategic transformation partner across key priorities such as digital transformation, customer experience, data and AI. This role requires a strong focus on net-new revenue generation, building trusted relationships at the most senior levels and expanding EPAM's footprint through high-value, consultative engagement.

Responsibilities

• Own new logo acquisition across target enterprise accounts, driving net-new revenue growth
• Work as an individual contributor, leveraging existing industry relationships to bring in new business and logos for EPAM
• Procure, process and close net new accounts
• Build a pipeline and design a proactive approach to driving new business for EPAM
• Position EPAM as a trusted partner with decision-makers in prospective and existing client organizations
• Develop senior stakeholder relationships (Director, VP and C-suite) within target organizations
• Lead the full sales lifecycle from prospecting and qualification through to deal closure
• Proactively generate pipeline through targeted outreach, campaigns and events
• Position EPAM's capabilities across digital transformation, data, cloud and AI
• Collaborate with internal teams to align solutions with client challenges
• Represent EPAM at industry events, forums and networks to strengthen brand presence
• Maintain disciplined pipeline management, forecasting and reporting

Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience in IT sales / business development with a strong focus on enterprise clients
• Demonstrated track record of identifying and closing new business in organizations with $2B+ in sales using a consultative and collaborative multi-discipline team approach
• Established network and contacts within multiple industries across the Chicago or Minneapolis market
• Ability to develop long-term client relationships at the Director, VP and C-suite level
• Self-starter who can quickly learn in a matrixed organization, build an internal network and bring together EPAM's world-class capabilities to deliver strategic value to clients
• Experience selling complex, multi-service or consulting-led engagements
• Demonstrated ability to build pipeline from scratch and close net-new opportunities
• Experience engaging with C-level stakeholders and navigating complex organizations
• Bachelor's degree in business, technology or related field
• Strong communication, negotiation and commercial acumen
• Ability to operate independently in a high-growth, target-driven environment

Nice to have

• Existing relationships with decision-makers across the Chicago or Minneapolis / Midwest US market

We offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)
• Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program

This Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM

Salary range: $175,000-$210,000 USD. This position is also eligible for variable compensation incentives. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

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