Executive BD Director — Hybrid & High-Impact Growth

IQ-EQ; California; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Hybrid work schedule

Paid time off

Health benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

IQ-EQ seeks an accomplished senior business development leader on the US West Coast to drive growth and nurture relationships with prospects. You will lead strategic initiatives, forge executive connections, and position IQ-EQ as a trusted partner in clients’ success.

You will oversee high-level engagements, shape tailored solutions with cross-functional teams, and manage a strategic value proposition to win deals in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, applied mathematics, or related field.
• 10+ years of success in business development or client relationship management in financial services.
• Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives and close high-value deals.
• Exceptional leadership with cross-functional influence.
• Strong financial acumen including P&L, budgeting, modeling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate executive- and operations-level relationships with prospects and map their goals.
• Serve as primary contact for prospect relationships across C-suite while aligning with goals.
• Monitor industry trends and competition to inform long-term retention strategies.
• Lead creation of a prospect-specific value proposition and coordinate with leadership to deliver bespoke solutions.
• Guide cross-functional teams in preparing proposals and presentations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and maintain CRM records of prospect activities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Financial acumen

Excellent communication

Deal closing

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/related field

Job description

IQ-EQ seeks an accomplished senior business development leader on the US West Coast to drive growth and nurture relationships with prospects. You will lead strategic initiatives, forge executive connections, and position IQ-EQ as a trusted partner in clients’ success.

You will oversee high-level engagements, shape tailored solutions with cross-functional teams, and manage a strategic value proposition to win deals in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.