Director of Business Development

The Shift; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health advocacy media platform is seeking a motivated Business Development Director. This role involves driving business growth through strategic partnerships and lead generation in a remote, flexible environment. Ideal candidates should have a strong networking background and a passion for mental health advocacy. The position offers competitive commission-based compensation with significant earning potential.

Benefits

Flexible remote work environment

Access to training and support

Unlimited earning potential

Qualifications

• Successful track record in business development or related role.
• Strong network in consumer products, tech, and mental health.
• Ability to thrive in a remote, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth through lead generation and partnerships.
• Develop relationships with clients and industry partners.
• Implement sales strategies to meet revenue targets.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Communication

Negotiation

Networking

Mental health advocacy

Digital content creation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications

Job description

Director of Business Development (Part-Time/ Full-Time, Commission Only)

Company: The Shift (The Shift Productions, LLC)

Location: Remote (Global)

About Us: The Shift is a mental health-focused media platform created by The Shift Productions, an award-winning production company that produces content, campaigns & experiences that help communities connect with their mental health. With a diverse team of creatives and experts, we produce original, inventive, and thought-provoking content and events that spark conversations, foster empathy and drive positive change in the realm of mental and emotional health.

Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and experienced Business Development Director to join our team on a part-time or full-time commission-only basis. In this role, you will be responsible for driving our “Production Services” business growth through lead generation, strategic partnerships, client acquisitions, and revenue generation opportunities, specifically with consumer brands. You have an existing rolodex of brand relationships and are a self-starter with a strong entrepreneurial mindset, excellent communication skills, knowledge of and familiarity with digital content creation, experience with sales, and a passion for mental health advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Leverage existing brand relationships to identify and pursue new business opportunities, including partnerships, sponsorships, and collaborations with The Shift.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including potential clients, industry partners, and influencers.
• Create and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and business objectives.
• Liaison and support negotiations of contracts, proposals, and agreements with clients and partners.
• Collaborate with the production team to tailor offerings and solutions to meet client needs.
• Stay abreast of mental health, tech and digital media industry trends, market developments, and activities of other companies and institutions in the mental health and impact media space.

Qualifications

• Successful track record in business development, sales, or related role around production services.
• Strong network of contacts within medium to large brands in the consumer product, tech, retail, medical spaces and otherwise.
• Strong network of contacts in the behavioral and mental health space, including mental health professionals, healthcare companies, educators, institutions, and nonprofits.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial remote environment.
• Passion for mental health advocacy and storytelling.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field (preferred, but not required).
• Competitive commission-based compensation with unlimited earning potential.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the field of impact-related media and mental health advocacy.
• Access to resources, training, and support from a collaborative team.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about mental health advocacy and storytelling and thrive in a dynamic, creative, results-driven environment, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant relationships, qualifications, relevant experience, and why you are interested in joining The Shift as our Business Development Director.

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