Director of Business Development

ImOn Communications

$100K — $130K *
Business Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred).
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in business development, corporate development, or M&A leadership.
  • Proven record of leading complex transactions and integrations in a corporate or private equity environment.
  • Exceptional financial, analytical, and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities, influencing at all organizational levels.
  • Strategic mindset with a passion for driving growth and delivering results.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute ImOn's corporate growth strategy focused on acquisitions, partnerships, and new markets.
  • Lead all phases of the M&A lifecycle, including opportunity identification, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and post-close integration.
  • Provide market, financial, and competitive analysis to support investment decisions and strategic planning.
  • Partner with the executive team and private equity sponsor to define and deliver on short- and long-term business objectives.
  • Support greenfield expansions and identify emerging opportunities aligned with company goals.
  • Lead, mentor, and empower a high-performing business development team.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and investors.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
  • Executive level influence in a rapidly expanding company.
  • Opportunities for professional and personal growth.
  • A supportive, team-driven culture where your contributions are recognized.
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Director of Business Development

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

As we continue to grow, we're seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Business Development to lead ImOn's next chapter of growth. This high-impact role will drive our corporate development and mergers & acquisitions (M&A) activities, working closely with our private equity sponsor and executive leadership team to build and execute the company's long-term strategic vision.

About the Role

As Director of Business Development, you'll play a critical role in shaping ImOn's future-leading all aspects of our growth strategy, including acquisitions, partnerships, and new market development. You'll partner directly with the CEO and senior leadership to identify opportunities, structure transactions, and ensure successful integrations that strengthen our market position and accelerate our expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth
  • Develop and execute ImOn's corporate growth strategy focused on acquisitions, partnerships, and new markets.
  • Lead all phases of the M&A lifecycle, including opportunity identification, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and post-close integration.
  • Provide market, financial, and competitive analysis to support investment decisions and strategic planning.
  • Partner with the executive team and private equity sponsor to define and deliver on short- and long-term business objectives.
  • Support greenfield expansions and identify emerging opportunities aligned with company goals.

Operational & Team Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and empower a high-performing business development team.
  • Oversee departmental performance, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and investors.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align business development strategies with customer insights and market needs.
  • Represent ImOn with professionalism and credibility in negotiations and strategic discussions.


Requirements

What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred).
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in business development, corporate development, or M&A leadership.
  • Proven record of leading complex transactions and integrations in a corporate or private equity environment.
  • Exceptional financial, analytical, and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with the capability to influence at all organizational levels.
  • Strategic mindset with a passion for driving growth and delivering results.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.


What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
  • Executive level influence in a rapidly expanding company.
  • Opportunities for professional and personal growth.
  • A supportive, team-driven culture where your contributions are recognized.
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.


Join Our Team

At ImOn Communications, we're not just connecting homes-we're connecting people. If you're ready to lead with vision, drive transformative growth, and build lasting value for our company and communities, we'd love to have you on our team.

Apply today and help us continue creating connections, one person at a time

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