Senior Director, Business Development - Brands

Tunnl

Washington (District of Columbia)

Remote

USD 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits
Flexible hybrid work policy
Unlimited paid vacation
401(k) matching
Voluntary coverages (accident, illness
Flexible hybrid work policy
Unlimited vacation and 80 hours sick
10 company holidays; Christmas–NewYear
401(k) match up to 3% then 5%
Cell phone reimbursement
Commuter or parking stipend

Job summary

A leading audience intelligence company is seeking a Senior Director of Business Development to drive growth within the brand market. The role requires a motivated sales professional with over 5 years of experience and a strong focus on building relationships and driving sales. Responsibilities include cultivating client relationships, representing the company at industry events, and reporting to executive leadership. Join a culture that values teamwork, integrity, and offers extensive benefits including unlimited vacation and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of successful experience in direct selling within the brand market.
  • Experience managing the sales process from lead generation to closure.
  • Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
  • Aim to meet and exceed sales targets with a proactive approach.
  • Demonstrated ability to set and achieve measurable outcomes.
  • Proactive in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
  • Experience with tech-based SaaS product sales is highly preferred.
  • Experience working with HubSpot is a plus.
  • Knowledge and experience with digital, addressable, and linear television paid media are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Build and manage trust-led relationships to maximize client satisfaction.
  • Represent the organization at industry events to promote brand awareness.
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and account management to ensure seamless product deployment for clients.
  • Develop strategies and plans for developing and deepening client accounts.
  • Provide regular reports and updates to the VP of Business Development on activities, progress, and results.
  • Represent the organization at industry events and conferences to promote brand awareness and generate leads.

Skills

Direct selling experience
Relationship building
Lead generation
SaaS product sales
Microsoft Office proficiency
Public speaking
Strategic thinking
Microsoft Office

Tools

HubSpot
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Tunnl

Tunnl is building a future where artificial intelligence enables organizations to connect meaningfully with the people who matter most. We help organizations conduct research at scale, define the right audiences, surface real-time insights, identify optimal communication channels, and measure changing attitudes over time.

Tunnl serves brands, agencies, and advocacy groups alike — organizations navigating complex communications, reputational, and regulatory landscapes. These teams need smarter, faster ways to make audience‑informed decisions that stand up to scrutiny and resonate across stakeholder groups. Whether you’re building a brand, shaping public opinion, managing risk, or launching a new initiative, Tunnl empowers you to move from insight to impact with clarity and confidence.

About The Role

The Senior Director, Business Development will be instrumental in driving Tunnl’s growth within the brand market. As a fast‑growing tech company at the forefront of audience intelligence innovation, Tunnl is seeking a motivated and disciplined sales professional who thrives on building relationships, driving subscription sales, and contributing to the expansion of a promising company. The ideal candidate will excel at proactive prospecting, enjoy the challenge and excitement of sales, and bring a self‑starting, goal‑oriented attitude to the team. The Senior Director, Business Development will report to the Vice President of Business Development. This is a remote role with a preference for the candidate to be based in eastern or central time, but not required.

Responsibilities
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, and key stakeholders to identify new business opportunities
  • Build and manage trust and value‑led relationships with existing and prospective clients to maximize solutions and satisfaction
  • Maintain clear understanding of Tunnl’s primary clients’ industry trends, economic sectors, and market dynamics
  • Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, product, and account management to ensure seamless implementation of the product for clients
  • Develop strategies and plans for developing and deepening client accounts
  • Provide regular reports and updates to the VP of Business Development on business development activities, progress, and results
  • Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote brand awareness and generate leads
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of successful experience in direct selling within the brand market, with a background in data and/or market research sales
  • Experience managing the sales process from lead generation to closure
  • Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment
  • Bring a strong drive to meet and exceed sales targets
  • Demonstrated ability to set and achieve measurable outcomes
  • Have a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
  • Skilled in building and cultivating relationships
  • Passionate about being a key contributor in business growth and committed to helping businesses thrive
  • Proficient in the Microsoft suite of products including Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
  • Previous experience in tech‑based SaaS product sales is highly preferred
  • Experience working with HubSpot is a plus
  • Knowledge and experience with digital, addressable, and linear television paid media are preferred
Why You Should Apply
  • Join a team driven by curiosity, teamwork, integrity, and a shared passion for solving big challenges.
  • A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture with regular social and team events.
  • Comprehensive benefits with excellent medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
  • Employer‑paid life insurance & short‑term & long‑term disability, with other voluntary additional coverage available (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
  • Flexible hybrid work policy.
  • Flexible unlimited paid vacation plus 80 hours of paid sick leave.
  • 10 paid company holidays per year plus the week between Christmas and New Year’s off.
  • 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 3%, plus 50% match up to 5% (subject to IRS limits).
  • Cell phone reimbursement stipend.
  • Monthly parking or commuter stipend for VA‑based employees.
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