Director Business Development - BLS

Exyte; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Exyte in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking a Director of Business Development for the Biopharma Life Sciences sector. This role is pivotal in driving business growth by identifying key account opportunities and ensuring client satisfaction through strategic engagement and proposal leadership. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and over 10 years of business development experience, preferably in the construction or engineering field. Travel requirements range from 25% to 40%.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a Business Development or Sales role.
• Prior experience in the construction and/or engineering industry is preferred.
• Willingness to travel 25% - 40% based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and pursue strategic BLS accounts.
• Lead the sales process for assigned opportunities.
• Manage the development of high-quality proposals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with global and regional business units.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Sales & Negotiations

Communication

Client Relationship Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or Related Field

Job description

Description

Discover your exciting role

The Director Business Development - BLS supports the Business Unit Leader in executing the strategy for business development and sales for the Biopharma Life Sciences (BLS) business in the region. This role focuses on identifying and developing key account opportunities, supporting proposal development, and coordinating internal resources to ensure successful project delivery. The Director of Business Development maintains and grows customer relationships through ethical sales practices and strategic engagement.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

Strategic Account Development

• Partner with the Business Unit Leader and Director of Business Development to identify, qualify, and pursue strategic BLS accounts that align with business growth objectives.

Sales Execution

• Lead the sales process for assigned opportunities, including client engagement, proposal development, contract negotiation, and deal closure. Ensure alignment with company goals and client expectations.

Proposal Leadership

• Manage the development of high-quality proposals and presentations in collaboration with estimating, planning, operations, and marketing teams. Ensure proposals are compelling, accurate, and tailored to client needs.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders. Serve as a primary point of contact, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and long-term engagement.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with global and regional business units (GBU/RBU) to ensure seamless integration of business development efforts, resource planning, and project execution.

Market Intelligence & Positioning

• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies. Provide insights to leadership and contribute to strategic planning and market positioning.

Brand Representation

• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings. Promote the company’s capabilities and thought leadership in the BLS sector.

CRM & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of business development activities in the CRM system. Provide regular updates, forecasts, and performance reports to leadership.

Mentorship & Team Support

• Support junior business development staff through coaching, training, and sharing best practices. Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.

Process Improvement

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of business development processes, tools, and methodologies. Recommend innovations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Compliance & Ethics

• Ensure all business development activities adhere to company policies, ethical standards, and applicable laws and regulations.

Show your expertise

Minimum Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or Related Field.
• 10+ years of experience in a Business Development or Sales role.
• Prior experience in the construction and/or engineering industry

Preferred

• Prior Experience in the Biopharma Life Sciences or advance technical facilities industry preferred
• Strategic Thinking
• Sales & Negotiations
• Communication
• Client Relationship Management
• Collaboration
• 25% - 40% travel based on business needs

Contact:

We invite you to be part of the Exyte team and look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.

Exyte US, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to celebrating diversity and supporting an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.