BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Updated: Oct 03, 2024 - The Business Development Director brings extensive experience in business development within the Property or Services sectors, showcasing a consultative approach and a proven track record of exceeding targets. This role demands a skilled networker capable of forging strong connections at the C-level and effectively maintaining relationships with partners in key markets. This position is highly organized and resilient, the ideal candidate excels in public speaking, and strategic communications, and is a committed team player dedicated to collective growth and success.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Business Development Director Resume
  • Strategic Planning
  • Market Analysis
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Financial Modeling
  • CRM Software
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Data Analysis
  • Budget Management
  • Proposal Writing
  • Competitive Analysis.
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • Problem-Solving
  • Negotiation
  • Adaptability
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Decision-Making
  • Time Management.

Summary of Business Development Director Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BA in Business Administration with 4 years of Experience

  • Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry in R&D, commercial, consulting, investment banking
  • Broad knowledge of all aspects of the pharmaceutical R&D process from early discovery through to marketed products
  • Experience in biotech or pharma R&D stage business development, including opportunity sourcing, deal structuring and negotiations
  • Proficient biopharma commercial/market awareness with good understanding of key drivers that underpin commercial assessments and valuations
  • Previous experience managing matrix teams
  • Expertise in Immunology is highly desirable
  • Strong skills in representing business cases and driving timely and smart decisions across complex internal and external organizations
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with high level of agility.
  • Excellent executive communications skills
  • Good at prospecting and cold calling

2. BA in Marketing with 5 years of Experience

  • Ability to plan and target specific industries
  • Qualify opportunities quickly to focus on high-value business
  • Work as part of a team to drive the greatest value for Instant and clients
  • In-person presentations, hosting conference calls
  • Understanding the USPs of Instant
  • Pitching the multiple services from Instant
  • Understand the culture and values of Instant
  • Good use of the Instant CRM system to track activity and pipelines
  • Ability to develop long-term relationships with clients
  • Key understanding of chosen markets

3. BA in Economics with 4 years of Experience

  • Experience in an associated business development role within the Property or Services industry with a proven track record of having worked in a consultative environment
  • Proven ability to build strong customer contact networks across organizations
  • Alignment with Blueprint behaviors
  • Step forward and make it better, help customers win, solve it together and help each other grow.
  • Good at public speaking and hosting audiences or conference calls
  • Organized and can structure own time
  • Bounces back quickly from lost deals
  • Articulate and can compose eloquent emails
  • A genuine team player who strives to Help Each Other Grow!
  • Accountable for maintaining and developing relationships with operators' partners in targeted markets.
  • Proven track record of building relationships at the C-level with significant demonstrable business development success with mid-cap and large corporate companies
  • A proven business development record and a proven track record of consistently exceeding targets

4. BA in Communications with 5 years of Experience

  • Demonstrable experience in sales performance in the APAC region Self-starter who has been involved in longer-duration sales cycles
  • Deep understanding of the BPO Procurement process
  • A mature approach to consultative solution selling
  • Proven ability to initiate, develop and grow C-level and senior relationships within target client organizations – and influence purchase and buying decisions
  • Understanding of BPO requirements in specific market segments, including FGT, Retail, Travel, BFSI and Government.
  • Excellent communication, relationship building and interpersonal skills
  • A positive attitude, with an unyielding passion for success
  • Extensive social and business networks
  • Ability to multitask, self-manage, and provide an exceptional customer experience

5. BA in Management with 4 years of Experience

  • Frequent use of LinkedIn and a basic understanding of digital marketing
  • Responsible for identifying new business opportunities
  • Development of new opportunities to start receiving leads to close
  • Good networking skills, frequently attends networking events
  • Taps into own internal network to develop further opportunities
  • Plan for short, medium and long-term goals with opportunities and accounts
  • Professional presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Advanced strategic sales account planning skills.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
  • Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

6. BS in Business Administration with 6 years of Experience

  • Experience in selling large tickets, and technical equipment to government or similar agencies. 
  • Experience with government bid processes preferred.
  • Experience in corrections/criminal justice system desired.
  • In-depth knowledge of sales strategies specifically for government sales and/or corrections.
  • Knowledge of Company products and services and competitive advantages thereof.
  • Knowledge of current information systems technology.
  • Knowledge of the corrections industry and industry trends.
  • Extensive knowledge of Company customers and/or corrections market.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external contacts at all levels.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Advanced conflict management skills, including negotiation, problem/issue determination, and resolution.

7. BS in Marketing with 5 years of Experience

  • Previous Military service at a senior military officer rank and/or Civilian experience in Government beneficial
  • Experience in the aerospace defense industry in a business development, sales
  • Experience in operational capacity with a proven track record of success in developing a robust pipeline and generating new business opportunities
  • Knowledge of the international defense budgeting process
  • Strong understanding of government acquisition regulations, policies and contract vehicles
  • Strong business acumen and strategic analysis experience
  • Technical understanding of customer requirements
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills
  • Experience with project planning, scoping
  • Ability to deliver on complex problems without guidance
  • Deliver presentations with ease, engage audiences

8. BS in Economics with 6 years of Experience

  • Strong scientific background - chemistry, biology, life sciences
  • Experience in the life sciences or medical device, CRO space.
  • Experience in selling services directly to Medical Device and/or Diagnostic companies, preferably in the Clinical area
  • Experience in other areas of development (preclinical, Central Labs, regulatory) would be advantageous for this position
  • Demonstrated ability to acquire, grow and retain clients
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills, ability to form strong and effective relationships internally and externally
  • Ability to manage difficult client and/or financial situations
  • Ability to differentiate Labcorp Drug Development from competitors
  • Ability to adapt style and approach to different audiences internally and externally
  • Experience in presenting to executives and/or senior levels within a client organization
  • Experience developing and executing strategic business plans

9. BS in Finance with 7 years of Experience

  • Experience working within a medium to large-sized matrixed international organization
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams-Engineering, Marketing, Product Development and Finance
  • Proven success in sales fundamentals including funnel management, account planning, proposition development, and negotiation
  • Experience in a value-selling process
  • Working experience of Miller Heiman Strategic Selling methodology advantageous
  • Able to work autonomously and effectively, managing own priorities in conjunction with those of colleagues and clients
  • Proven ability to identify, develop and implement creative and innovative strategies that lead to effective long-term client relationships
  • Strong financial acumen such as delivering business results in a commercial environment, budgeting, financial planning and reporting
  • Negotiation skills such as direct face-to-face negotiating experience with major clients
  • Experience selling Digital Portfolio Solutions, Process Technology, or related technical offerings where purchase decisions are made at executive and senior management levels, based on business outcome
  • Trained and working knowledge in collaborative “outcome-based” selling processes
  • Fluent in English both verbal and written

10. BS in Management with 6 years of Experience

  • Strong background in Digital Solutions with experience in positioning and selling of outcome-based business propositions which include software bundled with Service delivery
  • Comfortable in a C-suite setting, and able to deliver a simplified investment message to executive business leaders
  • Strong domain background in understanding the business needs of selling digital solutions that support smart operations and maintenance.
  • Preference for Chemical or Mechanical Engineering background with an understanding of Digital Solutions, Petrochemical or Refinery or Ammonia processes in either engineering or project management function
  • Working within a plant operations environment an advantage
  • Very good understanding of digital tools and solutions available in the market related to the targeted market
  • Clear technical-level understanding of operational objectives at process plants
  • Strong facilitator and negotiator, displays integrity and an open attitude, has excellent communication and social skills at senior executive levels
  • Experience in engineering services to executive and senior management levels in the assigned geographic region with proven sales leadership experience and a strong ability to influence people by building trust and credibility.
  • Sales management/director-level experience with a proven track record of successful outcomes