Senior Director of Business Development

Pacific International Executive Search; United States; Remote; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific International Executive Search has been retained by a publicly traded global industrial technology leader to appoint a Senior Director of Business Development and Strategy for Mining. This role drives growth across the global mining sector, engaging with the C‑suite to shape strategy, investments, and executive relationships.

Location: Flexible across the US with travel. The Senior Director will lead cross‑functional teams, identify strategic opportunities, and develop integrated

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within the mining industry and a strong understanding of mining operations, water management, or related infrastructure
• Established network across major mining companies, engineering firms, consultants, and industry stakeholders
• Proven track record of developing strategic accounts and driving significant commercial growth
• Experience selling or commercializing complex engineered, technical, or solution-based offerings
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to identify market trends and translate them into growth initiatives
• Executive presence with experience engaging C-suite and senior operational leadership within mining organizations
• Ability to operate effectively within a global matrix environment and influence without direct authority
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing large, complex opportunities from identification through execution
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating resources across multiple regions
• Passion for helping mining customers improve operational performance, sustainability outcomes, and water stewardship

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global growth strategy for the mining vertical
• Identify market trends, emerging opportunities, priority segments, and strategic accounts
• Build and strengthen executive-level relationships with major mining companies and key industry stakeholders
• Develop and scale integrated solutions combining water treatment, mine dewatering, digital technologies, and service offerings
• Partner with regional commercial teams to advance strategic opportunities and support complex pursuits
• Drive increased market penetration, revenue growth, and customer share of wallet within the mining sector
• Serve as the internal mining industry expert, translating market intelligence into business strategy and investment priorities
• Align product, engineering, operations, service, and commercial teams around key mining opportunities
• Govern major mining pursuits and support the replication of successful customer solutions globally
• Provide executive leadership with industry insights, performance recommendations, and growth opportunities

Skills

Mining experience

Mining network

Strategic accounts

Business development leadership

C-suite engagement

Global matrix

Commercial growth

Complex offerings

Cross-functional leadership

Sustainability

Job description

Pacific International has been retained by a publicly traded global industrial technology leader with more than $10B in annual revenue to appoint a Senior Director of Business Development and Strategy of Mining to spearhead the company's growth strategy across the global mining sector.

This is a rare opportunity for a mining industry executive or business development leader to step into a highly visible role at the intersection of strategy, commercial leadership, and executive customer engagement. The organization is a market leader in water infrastructure, treatment, dewatering, digital solutions, and sustainability technologies, serving many of the world's largest mining companies across North America, Latin America, Australia, and beyond.

As the senior commercial leader for the mining vertical, this individual will work closely with the C-Suite and report directly to a Senior Vice President, providing exceptional visibility across the executive leadership team. Responsible for shaping and executing the company's global mining strategy, they will leverage deep industry expertise and established relationships with major mining operators, EPCs, and industry stakeholders to identify growth opportunities, influence investment priorities, and strengthen partnerships with some of the world's largest mining customers. This highly strategic role combines business development, market leadership, and executive engagement to drive long-term growth across one of the organization's most important global customer verticals.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global growth strategy for the mining vertical
• Identify market trends, emerging opportunities, priority segments, and strategic accounts
• Build and strengthen executive-level relationships with major mining companies and key industry stakeholders
• Develop and scale integrated solutions combining water treatment, mine dewatering, digital technologies, and service offerings
• Partner with regional commercial teams to advance strategic opportunities and support complex pursuits
• Drive increased market penetration, revenue growth, and customer share of wallet within the mining sector
• Serve as the internal mining industry expert, translating market intelligence into business strategy and investment priorities
• Align product, engineering, operations, service, and commercial teams around key mining opportunities
• Govern major mining pursuits and support the replication of successful customer solutions globally
• Provide executive leadership with industry insights, performance recommendations, and growth opportunities

Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience within the mining industry and a strong understanding of mining operations, water management, or related infrastructure
• Established network across major mining companies, engineering firms, consultants, and industry stakeholders
• Proven track record of developing strategic accounts and driving significant commercial growth
• Experience selling or commercializing complex engineered, technical, or solution-based offerings
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to identify market trends and translate them into growth initiatives
• Executive presence with experience engaging C-suite and senior operational leadership within mining organizations
• Ability to operate effectively within a global matrix environment and influence without direct authority
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing large, complex opportunities from identification through execution
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating resources across multiple regions
• Passion for helping mining customers improve operational performance, sustainability outcomes, and water stewardship

Location: Flexible across the US - travel required.

Diversity Statement:

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.