Hybrid Director of Business Development & Partnerships

Placements24; Waukee (IA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + commission

Health insurance

Retirement savings options

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead growth initiatives in a hybrid role, combining office presence with remote flexibility. The ideal candidate will identify opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and drive revenue expansion across markets.

With a minimum of 10 years in BD, sales, or partnerships, you will shape go-to-market strategies, negotiate complex deals, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to achieve ambitious targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field is required; MBA preferred.
• Proven ability to negotiate and close complex deals; strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute BD strategies to drive revenue growth and market share.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities, partnerships, and strategic alliances.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations for new contracts and agreements with favorable terms.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to develop go-to-market strategies.
• Manage the BD pipeline from lead generation to closure.
• Prepare and present business proposals and strategic plans to senior management.
• Monitor market dynamics and adapt strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Marketing or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead growth initiatives in a hybrid role, combining office presence with remote flexibility. The ideal candidate will identify opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and drive revenue expansion across markets.

With a minimum of 10 years in BD, sales, or partnerships, you will shape go-to-market strategies, negotiate complex deals, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to achieve ambitious targets.