Director of Business Development Services

Description/Job Summary
Overview of position: Summary of position’s responsibilities: The Director of Business Development Services develops long term organizational strategic goals and builds key customer relationships in the workforce industry. Responsibilities/Duties
A Director of Business Development Services is responsible for:

• Expanding business partners to include new sales strategies, market and business growth plans, and managing the full cycle of sales and prospect development;
• Meeting potential clients by growing, maintaining and leveraging your network;
• Presenting and consulting with senior management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products and distribution channels;
• Developing long term organizational strategic goals and builds key customer relationships with partners to align with workforce industry;
• Identifying business opportunities, negotiates and closes business deals and maintains extensive knowledge of current market conditions;

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• Ability to work well with diverse populations of business/community leaders, students, faculty, and staff;
• Strong problem-solving, coordination and negotiating skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong public speaking ability;
• Basic knowledge of computer technology and software;
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities;

Required Qualifications

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Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Education or related field;

Experience :

• Five (5) years’ experience in developing business and strategic partnerships among organizations including the public sector, institutions of higher education and the business community;

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible managerial and leadership experience in a management capacity;

Preferred Qualifications
Education :

• Master’s Degree in Business, Education or related field;

Experience :

• Seven (7) years’ experience in developing business and partnerships among organizations;
• Seven (7) years’ experience working in higher education and/or business environments;
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible managerial and leadership experience in a management capacity;