Director, Business Development

Opensity Solutions

$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Illinois, US
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in business development or sales leadership within IT Outsourcing or Consulting
  • Proven track record of driving strategic growth and client relationship expansion
  • Solid knowledge of IT service delivery models and consulting
  • Familiarity with mid-market and enterprise client needs
  • Strong capacity to collaborate with various teams across the organization
  • Exceptional communication and executive relationship skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategy for IT Outsourcing and Consulting business development
  • Identify and nurture new client and partner relationships
  • Assist in acquiring new clients through strategic development
  • Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to chase opportunities
  • Oversee the sales process from opportunity identification to closing
  • Work with the EVP on go-to-market strategies
  • Maintain a robust pipeline of qualified business opportunities
  • Foster valuable executive relationships with clients
  • Deliver market and competitive insights for strategic direction
  • Represent the company in high-level meetings and events

Benefits

  • Opportunity for executive-level engagement with diverse clients
  • Exposure to strategic decision-making processes
  • Collaboration with key stakeholders across the organization
  • Participation in industry events and client presentations
  • Role focused on strategic growth rather than transactions
Full Job Description
The Director of Business Development will be responsible for driving strategic revenue growth for the company's IT Outsourcing and Consulting offerings. Reporting directly to the EVP of Business Development, this role will focus on building and expanding client relationships, identifying new growth opportunities, and supporting go-to-market initiatives aligned with long-term business objectives. This role is less transactional and more strategic, emphasizing relationship development, pipeline strategy, partner collaboration, and executive-level engagement.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead business development strategy for IT Outsourcing and IT Consulting services
  • Identify and cultivate new client and partner relationships to support revenue growth
  • Support new logo acquisition through strategic account development and executive engagement
  • Partner with sales, delivery, and solutions teams to shape opportunities and pursue qualified pipeline
  • Provide oversight and guidance across the sales lifecycle, from opportunity identification through close
  • Collaborate with the EVP of Business Development on go-to-market planning and growth initiatives
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities with visibility into forecasts
  • Develop executive-level relationships with client stakeholders and decision-makers
  • Provide market, customer, and competitive insights to inform business strategy
  • Represent the company in executive meetings, client presentations, and industry events

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 8+ years of experience in business development, sales leadership, or client growth within IT Outsourcing, Managed Services, or IT Consulting
  • Demonstrated success driving strategic growth and expanding client relationships
  • Strong understanding of IT services delivery models and consulting engagements
  • Experience working with mid-market and/or enterprise clients
  • Ability to influence and partner across sales, delivery, and executive teams
  • Strong executive presence, communication, and relationship-building skills

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth professional services environment
  • Established industry relationships or partner ecosystem experience
  • Experience contributing to GTM strategy, account planning, or market expansion initiatives

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