Director of New Business Development

$90K — $130K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • 7-10+ years of successful Business Development, Enterprise Sales, or B2B Sales experience.
  • Proven track record of generating qualified pipeline and closing net-new business opportunities.
  • Experience selling into CPG, retail services, merchandising, field services, retail technology or related industries.
  • Strong consultative selling, solution development, and relationship-building skills.
  • Exceptional executive presentation, communication, and storytelling abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute outbound sales strategies to drive new business growth.
  • Prospect and engage decision-makers through networking, LinkedIn, industry events, and targeted outreach.
  • Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation and discovery through proposal development, negotiation, and contract execution.
  • Design customized solutions leveraging SPAR's capabilities in areas such as retail merchandising, auditing and compliance, and retail technology.
  • Lead RFP responses, sales presentations, and executive-level client meetings.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Technology teams to develop profitable, scalable solutions.
  • Consistently achieve pipeline, revenue, and new business development goals.

Benefits

  • Potential for travel up to 30% based on business needs.
  • Opportunity to work with experienced teams in a well-established company with over 50 years in the industry.
Full Job Description
Overview

Director of New Business Development

Drive Revenue Growth with Industry-Leading Retail Solutions

SPAR is seeking a results-driven Director of New Business Development to generate net-new revenue through strategic prospecting, enterprise sales, and consultative solution selling. This role will focus on developing new partnerships across CPG, retail, consumer goods, merchandising, field services, retail technology, and emerging verticals.

The ideal candidate is a proven sales hunter who excels at building executive relationships, creating qualified pipeline, developing compelling proposals, and closing complex B2B deals.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and execute outbound sales strategies to drive new business growth.
  • Prospect and engage decision-makers through networking, LinkedIn, industry events, and targeted outreach.
  • Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation and discovery through proposal development, negotiation, and contract execution.
  • Design customized solutions leveraging SPAR's capabilities in:
    • Retail Merchandising
    • Auditing & Compliance
    • Store Resets & Remodels
    • Assembly Services
    • On-Demand Workforce Solutions
    • Retail Technology & Data Analytics
  • Lead RFP responses, sales presentations, and executive-level client meetings.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Technology teams to develop profitable, scalable solutions.
  • Consistently achieve pipeline, revenue, and new business development goals.
  • Ability to travel up to 30%, based on business needs 

 

What You'll Bring

Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • 7-10+ years of successful Business Development, Enterprise Sales, or B2B Sales experience.
  • Proven track record of generating qualified pipeline and closing net-new business opportunities.
  • Experience selling into CPG, retail services, merchandising, field services, retail technology, or related industries.
  • Strong consultative selling, solution development, and relationship-building skills.
  • Expertise in strategic prospecting, lead generation, and pipeline management.
  • Exceptional executive presentation, communication, and storytelling abilities.
  • Experience developing proposals, RFP responses, and negotiating complex contracts.
  • Strong business and financial acumen, including pricing and profitability considerations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar), LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and sales prospecting tools.

Ready to Grow With Us?

Apply today and take the next step in your career with SPAR. We want leaders ready to help shape what’s next. SPAR has more than 50 years of experience in retail and consumer goods, serving some of the world’s best companies.  We offer end-to-end services to make sure our clients’ products are available and presented in the most compelling way.  We focus on our client’s return on investment (ROI) by applying our unique software solutions, experienced resources and a passion for results.

 

DISCLAIMER:

This description is not an exhaustive list of duties and may be modified or expanded to meet the changing needs of the business.

 

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