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 experience
  • 7-10+ years in Business Development or Enterprise Sales
  • Proven track record in generating qualified pipeline
  • Experience in CPG, retail services, or related industries
  • Strong relationship-building and consultative selling skills
  • Expertise in strategic prospecting and lead generation
  • Exceptional communication and presentation abilities
  • Proficient in sales tools like Salesforce and LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sales strategies for growth
  • Prospect and engage decision-makers in targeted outreach
  • Manage the complete sales cycle from lead generation to contract execution
  • Design customized solutions based on SPAR's capabilities
  • Lead RFP responses and executive client meetings
  • Collaborate with internal teams to create scalable solutions
  • Achieve pipeline, revenue, and business development targets

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Collaborative, growth-focused work environment
  • Hybrid work location in Charlotte, NC or remote across the US
Full Job Description
Overview

Director of New Business Development

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 We Offer:

  • Full-Time Salary Position (Competitive based on experience)
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.)
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Collaborative and growth-focused work environment
  • Work Location: Hybrid in Charlotte, NC or Remote Anywhere in the United States

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 whats next. SPAR has more than 50 years of experience in retail and consumer goods, serving some of the worlds 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 clients 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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