Director of Strategic BD - Hybrid (Chicago)

Key People; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People in the United States is seeking a Director of Business Development in the greater Chicagoland area. This hybrid role requires in-office presence at Oak Brook, IL at least 3 days a week to drive engagement solutions for Fortune 1000 clients.

You will identify accounts, craft entry strategies, run prospecting campaigns, and lead cross‑functional teams to deliver outcomes that align with client business goals and profitability.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential accounts, develop an account entry strategy, conduct the prospecting campaign, develop relationships and understand the customer’s critical business strategies, then work with a team of subject matter experts to create and execute a solution to achieve the customer’s business objectives.

Skills

B2B sales

New business development

Sales cycle management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Key People in the United States is seeking a Director of Business Development in the greater Chicagoland area. This hybrid role requires in-office presence at Oak Brook, IL at least 3 days a week to drive engagement solutions for Fortune 1000 clients.

You will identify accounts, craft entry strategies, run prospecting campaigns, and lead cross‑functional teams to deliver outcomes that align with client business goals and profitability.