Strategic Growth Director & Partnerships Lead

Mills Marine & Ship Repair, LLC.; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mills Marine & Ship Repair, LLC. is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead strategic growth across diverse U.S. markets. You will identify opportunities, build partnerships, and drive revenue growth by coordinating with marketing, sales, and product development teams.

You will manage complex sales cycles, develop plans aligned with long-term objectives, and cultivate relationships with clients and stakeholders to expand the company’s market presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 7+ years in business development, sales, or related roles with revenue growth.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution in competitive markets.
• Strong negotiation and deal-closing skills with complex sales cycles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for senior stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new market opportunities and partnerships.
• Lead negotiations and close high-value deals with clients and partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align offerings with market demands.
• Monitor industry trends, competitors, and customer needs to inform strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, partners and stakeholders.
• Prepare and present reports on activities, progress and forecasts to senior leadership.
• Mentor and manage the business development team.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field

MBA (preferred)

Tools

CRM software

Business intelligence tools

Job description

Mills Marine & Ship Repair, LLC. is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead strategic growth across diverse U.S. markets. You will identify opportunities, build partnerships, and drive revenue growth by coordinating with marketing, sales, and product development teams.

You will manage complex sales cycles, develop plans aligned with long-term objectives, and cultivate relationships with clients and stakeholders to expand the company’s market presence.