Director Business Development

# of Openings1Overview

The Director of Business Development will play a lead role in soliciting new business , interface with prospective clients, partner with creative/pitch team to develop presentations, coordinate and lead pitch process, and partner closely with client finance to ensure profit goals are met.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a viable pipeline of prospective clients
• Create, develop and present creative proposals that solicit new business
• Effectively communicate to prospective clients the Company point of difference
• Develop and maintain industry knowledge/best practices - SME
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership team
• Measure and evaluate strategic business goals
• Deliver measurable results resulting in ongoing growth for both the client and Company
• Participate and contribute to the strategic plan for the agency and CROSSMARK

Other Functions:

• Operate with integrity in building a solid reputation for our company and yourself
• Understand current business issues and opportunities within our industry
• Stay active in industry committees and conferences to enhance our and your image

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Other Functions: Proven track record of client interaction at the VP level and above.

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: Minimum of 10 years account management or new business experience in consumer activation/advertising agency

Physical Demands: Office environment

Specific Skills:

• Mac literate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• PC knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook

Specialized Knowledge, License, etc.: None

Supervisory Responsibility, if any: None

Working Conditions: Office environment

Travel Requirements: Some travel

Language Skills: English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

CROSSMARK is committed to providing accessible employment practices and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.