Director of New Business Development

SPAR Inc.

$110K — $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 B2B Sales
  • Proven success in creating and closing new business opportunities
  • Experience in CPG, retail services, or related markets
  • Strong skills in consultative selling and relationship-building
  • Expertise in managing sales pipelines and strategic prospecting
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute outbound sales strategies for new business
  • Prospect decision-makers through networking and targeted outreach
  • Manage the complete sales cycle from lead generation to contract execution
  • Design customized solutions utilizing SPAR's services
  • Lead RFP responses and client presentations at the executive level
  • Collaborate with various teams for scalable solution development
  • Achieve set pipeline and revenue targets

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Generous paid time off policies
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Collaborative and growth-focused work environment
  • Flexible work location options, hybrid or remote
Full Job Description
Overview

Director, 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 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 You9ll 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 SPAR9s 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 You9ll Bring

Required Experience

  • Bachelor9s 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 what9s next.

SPAR has more than 50 years of experience in retail and consumer goods, serving some of the world9s best companies. We offer end-to-end services to make sure our clients9 products are available and presented in the most compelling way. We focus on our client9s 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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