Strategic Business Development Lead

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Visalia (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Strategic Business Development Lead in California, offering a $100,000–$130,000 salary and hybrid work flexibility. The role focuses on shaping growth strategy, evaluating new services, and building strategic partnerships across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Development.

You will own projects end-to-end and mentor a developing Business Development team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, account management, contract management, or a related field.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing employees, projects, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience evaluating new markets, partnerships, clients, or business opportunities.
• Experience developing implementation plans, scalable processes, and operational workflows.
• Experience negotiating and managing contracts, scopes of work, pricing, and business agreements.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, markets, and service offerings.
• Develop business cases, service models, workflows, implementation plans, and growth strategies.
• Lead cross-functional projects from opportunity approval through operational readiness.
• Oversee the implementation and refinement of new services, processes, and supporting systems.
• Build relationships with prospective clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Manage, coach, and develop Business Development team members while driving performance and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Strategic Business Development Lead

Salary:$100,000-130,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Partner directly with executive leadership to influence company growth strategy and long-term business initiatives
• Lead the evaluation and development of new services, partnerships, and market opportunities
• Enjoy a highly visible role with cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Development teams
• Own projects from initial concept through implementation, creating lasting organizational impact
• Build and lead a team while helping shape a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Gain exposure to emerging industry trends, market expansion efforts, and strategic partnerships
• Represent the organization at conferences, industry events, and professional associations
• Help design scalable service models, processes, and technology solutions that drive business success
• Work in a dynamic environment where strategic thinking and creative problem-solving are highly valued
• Hybrid work flexibility with opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

Key Responsibilities for the Strategic Business Development Lead:

• Identify, research, and evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, markets, and service offerings
• Develop business cases, service models, workflows, implementation plans, and growth strategies
• Lead cross-functional projects from opportunity approval through operational readiness
• Oversee the implementation and refinement of new services, processes, and supporting systems
• Build relationships with prospective clients, partners, and industry stakeholders
• Manage, coach, and develop Business Development team members while driving performance and accountability

Qualifications for the Strategic Business Development Lead:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, account management, contract management, or a related field
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing employees, projects, or cross-functional initiatives
• Experience evaluating new markets, partnerships, clients, or business opportunities
• Experience developing implementation plans, scalable processes, and operational workflows
• Experience negotiating and managing contracts, scopes of work, pricing, and business agreements

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