Director of Business Development

Keystone Distinction Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Director of Business Development to secure and grow strategic accounts in a hybrid Chicago-area setting. You will identify targets, craft entry strategies, and lead multi-month pursuit campaigns to win large, professional services deals.

The role demands a proven B2B sales track record with Fortune 1000 clients, a stable career history, and the ability to drive revenue through commissions and bonuses. Office presence in Oak Brook is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of direct B2B sales experience calling on Fortune 1000 companies.
• Clear history of new business development selling professional services.
• Large volume sales experience of $250k+ per sale.
• Experience with long and complex sales cycles (3–12 months).
• Career stability with a maximum of 4 jobs in the past 10 years.
• Compensation driven by leveraged commissions and bonuses.
• Proven track record of increasing revenue through lead generation.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential accounts and develop an entry strategy.
• Conduct prospecting campaigns and build executive relationships.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to deliver solutions that meet customer objectives.

Skills

B2B sales

Fortune 1000 sales

New business development

Large deals

Sales cycles 3–12 months

Revenue growth

Commission-based compensation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

We are looking for a Director of Business Development who can get the job done.

Come work for a Global company that specializes in providing engagement solutions for F500 businesses. They offer services related to employee engagement, customer loyalty, sales incentives and channel partner programs. Their goal is to help companies motivate and engage their employees, customers, and partners to drive better results.

Must have a stable career history - no more than 4 jobs in the past 10 years - This is a hybrid role but must be in the office at least 3 days per week.

Need to live in the greater Chicagoland area - Office is located in Oak Brook, IL

Responsibilities

• The Business Development Director is responsible for identifying potential accounts, developing an account entry strategy, conducting the prospecting campaign, developing relationships and understanding the customer’s critical business strategies, then working with a team of subject matter experts to create and execute a solution to achieve the customer’s business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 10 years of direct B2B sales experience calling on Fortune 1000 companies.
• Clear history of new business development selling professional services.
• Large volume sales experience ($250k plus per sale).
• Experience with broad range of sales cycles (three to six to twelve months).
• History of career stability with a maximum of jobs 4 in the last ten years.
• Compensation derived through highly leveraged commissions and bonuses.
• Demonstrated track record of increasing revenue through generation of leads

Compensation Opportunity

Compensation is not capped and is based on your performance. Offering a base salary $140K plus commission and a bonus tied to fiscal year revenue production and profitability.