Business Development Lead (remote in USA)

Make

$90K — $130K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in business development
  • Proven ability to close custom software deals exceeding $1M
  • Strong existing network of client relationships
  • Ability to lead consultative sales conversations
  • Willingness to travel regularly for client meetings and industry events
  • Strong organizational skills and CRM proficiency
  • Strategic mindset with creative approaches to business development

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage a $2.5M+ qualified sales pipeline
  • Identify and pursue new client deals in custom software
  • Lead the sales process as a quarterback for new opportunities
  • Travel to meet clients and attend industry conferences
  • Maintain accurate forecasting and reporting in Pipedrive
  • Position the company as a trusted advisor in AI-first solutions

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunity in the USA
  • Dynamic work environment focused on software growth
  • Traveling opportunities to meet clients and attend conferences
  • Potential for career advancement in a growing tech sector
Full Job Description
Location: Remote in the USA

Date: The expected start window for this position is as soon as possible

Are you a Business Development Lead looking to drive large-scale software growth by opening doors, building trust, and closing meaningful deals?

What You'll Do
  • Build and manage a $2.5M+ qualified pipeline by leveraging your existing relationships and proactive hunting strategies.
  • Identify, pursue, and close new client deals in custom software, with an emphasis on consultative, relationship-driven sales.
  • Quarterback the sales process, leading new opportunities and pulling in other individuals where needed
  • Travel regularly to meet clients, attend conferences, and host in-person meetings to deepen trust and open new opportunities.
  • Maintain a clean, transparent pipeline in Pipedrive, ensuring accurate forecasting and disciplined reporting.
  • Position Make as a trusted advisor, helping clients see how AI-first software solutions can transform their businesses.


What You'll Bring
  • A hunter mindset
  • Experience selling custom software deals at $1M+ total value
  • Proven track record in business development for custom software/services, with experience managing consultative sales cycles.
  • Strong, existing network of client relationships you can activate immediately.
  • Ability to lead client conversations about their software needs
  • Willingness to travel frequently (conferences, on-site client visits, industry events).
  • Strategic creativity in business development beyond just cold calling.
  • Strong organizational discipline with CRM, data, and follow-through.


Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)
  • Technical/business fluency in AI, databases, and digital transformation


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