National Retail Growth Director: Strategic Partnerships

UES; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

UES seeks a Director, National Retail & Chain Growth to expand relationships with major national brands and drive growth across retail, restaurant, convenience, grocery, and multi-location accounts. You will develop strategies, build executive partnerships, and lead BD efforts across the country.

The role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of professional services sales, and the ability to travel regularly to client sites and industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• Proven track record in business development and securing contracts with public or private clients.
• Experience with CRM platforms and reporting tools; strong understanding of sales cycles for professional services.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic business development across key markets for national retail and chain growth.
• Build executive-level relationships with national retail, restaurant, grocery, and multi-location brands.
• Identify opportunities to expand services, geographic reach, and market share.
• Partner with operations and technical leaders to deliver a coordinated client experience.
• Represent UES at meetings, events, and conferences to uncover new business opportunities.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

CRM platforms

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

UES seeks a Director, National Retail & Chain Growth to expand relationships with major national brands and drive growth across retail, restaurant, convenience, grocery, and multi-location accounts. You will develop strategies, build executive partnerships, and lead BD efforts across the country.

The role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of professional services sales, and the ability to travel regularly to client sites and industry events.