St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Sr Advisor, Corporate Business Development

Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years proven consultative sales experience in B2B sales or related fields.
  • Demonstrated success in managing high-value sales pipelines and exceeding revenue goals.
  • Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and decision-making processes.
  • Experience collaborating across teams in a matrixed organization.
  • Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and analytical capabilities.
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience in finance and technology sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategies to generate new corporate revenue.
  • Build and manage a strong pipeline of qualified prospects.
  • Identify and secure opportunities in cause marketing and corporate sponsorships.
  • Achieve or exceed assigned revenue goals and KPIs.
  • Build trusted relationships with corporate decision-makers and stakeholders.
  • Deliver customized partnership solutions aligned with business objectives.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor for complex corporate opportunities.

Benefits

  • Core Medical Coverage: low cost, low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans.
  • 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution.
  • Exceptional Paid Time Off.
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave.
  • Infertility Treatment Program.
  • Adoption Assistance.
  • Education Assistance.
  • Enterprise Learning and Development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Are you a results-driven business development professional who thrives on building relationships, opening new doors, and creating meaningful partnerships? Do you enjoy consultative selling while helping organizations make a lasting impact in their communities?

We're seeking a Senior Advisor, Corporate Business Development to generate new corporate revenue and expand strategic partnerships with mid-sized companies through opportunities including cause marketing, sponsorships, employee engagement, corporate giving, and executive involvement.

In addition to driving business development results, this role serves as a trusted advisor across Territory and Enterprise teams, helping shape strategies, elevate sales execution, and support the adoption of best practices that create sustainable growth. The Senior Advisor plays a critical role in aligning stakeholders, navigating complex opportunities, and fostering collaboration across the organization.

What You'll Do:
Drive Corporate Revenue Growth
  • Develop and execute strategies to generate new corporate revenue through new partner acquisition, upselling, and cross-selling.
  • Build, manage, and advance a strong pipeline of qualified prospects, with a primary focus on mid-sized companies.
  • Identify, cultivate, and secure opportunities including:
    • Cause marketing campaigns
    • Corporate sponsorships
    • Corporate and corporate foundation giving
    • Employee giving and payroll deduction programs
    • Employee volunteer engagement initiatives
    • Executive and leadership engagement opportunities
  • Consistently achieve or exceed assigned revenue goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).


Build High-Value Corporate Partnerships
  • Develop trusted relationships with corporate decision-makers and key stakeholders.
  • Deliver customized partnership solutions aligned with business objectives and organizational priorities.
  • Leverage volunteers, internal stakeholders, and community influencers to identify and secure new opportunities.
  • Utilize research, analytics, CRM insights, and moves management strategies to maximize engagement and drive results.


Lead Complex Business Development Opportunities
  • Serve as a strategic advisor for complex corporate opportunities, including multi-stakeholder, multi-market, and non-standard partnership engagements.
  • Navigate cross-functional relationships to drive alignment, problem-solving, and successful execution.
  • Provide guidance on partnership strategy, positioning, and relationship management to maximize impact and revenue potential.


Collaborate Across the Enterprise
  • Partner closely with Territory teams, Enterprise Sales Leadership, National Corporate Development teams, and key stakeholders to align business development strategies and organizational objectives.
  • Support forecasting, revenue planning, budgeting, and sales resource allocation efforts.
  • Communicate prospect activity, pipeline progress, and partnership opportunities to ensure visibility and alignment.
  • Participate actively in Territory and Enterprise meetings to accelerate moves management and optimize partner engagement.


Champion Best Practices and Organizational Excellence
  • Support a unified enterprise vision by reinforcing standards, processes, and policies that drive consistent business development execution.
  • Lead and support Territory training initiatives to strengthen team capabilities and sales effectiveness.
  • Partner across Enterprise Corporate teams to elevate lead management, opportunity prioritization, and strategic decision-making.
  • Help identify and implement new tools, resources, insights, and communication pathways that enable scalable growth and improved outcomes across teams.


Support Long-Term Partner Success
  • Lead the onboarding, activation, and implementation of newly secured corporate partnerships.
  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and execution of partnership commitments.
  • Facilitate a seamless transition from new business acquisition to ongoing account management while maintaining a strong focus on partner experience and long-term growth.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of proven consultative sales experience in B2B sales, strategic business development, corporate partnerships, inside sales, digital sales, or related environments.
  • Demonstrated success building and managing high-value sales pipelines while consistently meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
  • Proven ability to navigate and influence complex stakeholder relationships and decision-making processes.
  • Experience collaborating across multiple teams within a matrixed organization.
  • Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and analytical capabilities.
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to inspire others, influence outcomes, and drive organizational results through collaboration and execution.
  • Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience selling to or developing partnerships within the finance and technology sectors is preferred.
  • Valid driver's license.


Benefits & Perks
The following Benefits & Perks apply toFull-Time Roles Only
We're dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life's special moments. We're also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.

  • Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
  • 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
  • Exceptional Paid Time Off
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave
  • Infertility Treatment Program
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Education Assistance
  • Enterprise Learning and Development
  • And more


About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a pediatric treatment and research facility focused on children's catastrophic diseases, particularly leukemia and other cancers. The hospital was founded in 1962 by entertainer Danny Thomas and is located in Memphis, Tennessee. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. The hospital has treated children from all 50 states and from around the world. St. Jude is known for its groundbreaking research and treatment of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
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4,500 employees
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Founded
1962

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