Director of Business Development

Credico; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Credico, a global leader in direct sales services, seeks a Director of Business Development. This remote position requires an entrepreneurial mindset and proven sales strategies to build partnerships and drive revenue. Candidates should have extensive experience and excel in client relationship management.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses

Paid time off (PTO)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Identity theft protection

Discretionary bonuses

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in business development or direct sales.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with CRMs like Salesforce or HubSpot.

Responsibilities

• Identify and close new business opportunities.
• Manage a strategic sales pipeline from lead generation to contracts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop proposals and strategies.

Skills

Sales Strategies

Client Relationships

Communication

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

Credico is a global leader specializing in brokering direct sales services, marketing, and digital acquisition. With operations in the US, Canada, UK and South Africa, our clients include both Fortune 500 and mid-market companies, as well as many of the world’s largest non-profit organizations.

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Director of Business Development to lead new client acquisition efforts and build high-impact business partnerships. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone with a strong sales track record, entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to influence executive decision-makers. The Director will work cross-functionally to identify growth opportunities, close deals, and support the execution of direct sales ventures across diverse industries.

This is a remote, field-based position, with regular travel expected up to 75% to meet prospects, attend business meetings, and visit our Chicago headquarters several times per year. While the role is remote, we prefer candidates based in Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and close new business opportunities with prospective clients across a variety of industries.
• Build and manage a strategic sales pipeline, from lead generation to signed contracts.
• Represent Credico in meetings, presentations, and field engagements to promote our solutions and services.
• Collaborate with internal teams (i.e. Client Services, Marketing) to develop pitches, proposals, and onboarding strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to prospects and clients by understanding their needs and aligning them with Credico’s offerings.
• Analyze market trends, client feedback, and performance data to inform strategy and improve sales processes.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members in business development skills and client engagement techniques.
• Travel frequently (up to 75%) to support field-based prospecting and attend meetings at the Chicago HQ.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or direct sales.
• Proven ability to execute sales strategies, generate revenue, close deals, and maintain strong client relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision-makers.
• Strong project management, operational, organizational, and analytical thinking abilities.
• Experience with CRMs (i.e. Salesforce, HubSpot) and sales reporting tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field (MBA a plus).
• Self-starter with high energy, strong work ethic, and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working remotely and traveling frequently to meet business needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: Base pay $100,000 annually, with total compensation including performance-based bonuses, commissions, and incentives.
• Additional incentives (i.e. discretionary bonuses)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Credico is an equal opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment and human rights laws. In all of our business dealings, we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, vendors, contractors, job applicants or any other covered persons on the basis of any characteristic protected under relevant federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the job application process, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Sales, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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