Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. APPLY is the Agentic Customer Experience partner for leading consumer and entertainment brands, specializing in delivering innovative solutions. The Senior Director of Business Development will manage sales strategies, build relationships, and drive growth through client acquisition and collaboration with internal teams.
Responsibilities
- Manage and evolve a territory sales plan, including key targets and stakeholders
- Perform outreach to tier 1 prospects and decision-makers
- Collaborate closely with the sales reps from our Alliance partners, building strong relationships to devise winning strategies
- Qualify new opportunities along with the sales support team
- Lead internal pursuit team on proposal development and pitch presentations
- Work closely with our Client Partners to close deals and negotiate business terms
- Build awareness and generate own leads
- Support marketing & events strategy to optimize lead generation
- Follow up on APPLY marketing campaigns and inbound leads
Skills
- 5+ years of experience acquiring new clients for a digital consultancy or professional services firm, backed by an extensive network and a proven ability to sell and consult at a senior level
- A proven hunter with a track record of consistently meeting and exceeding revenue targets
- Comfortable working knowledge of AI tools and agentic workflows, enough to speak credibly with clients and collaborate effectively with delivery teams
- Prior experience closing $1M+ services contracts in the following industries: Consumer Goods, Retail, Media/Entertainment
- A strategic relationship builder and great listener who can quickly develop trust and build rapport
- An entrepreneurial, collaborative, and adept negotiator
- A self-sufficient individual contributor who is hands-on by nature, taking full ownership and accountability across every aspect of business development
- Solid interpersonal skills – you're comfortable working alongside technical directors, salespeople, designers, and CEOs alike
- A natural storyteller with the ability to take clients on a journey
- Experience co-selling within the Google ecosystem, including familiarity with GCP partnerships and joint go-to-market motions, is a strong asset
Benefits
- Modern tools, systems and approaches
- Value your time, safety, and health
- Broaden your skills on a range of engagements with international brands that have a global impact
- An inclusive and safe environment
- Generous training budgets and mentorship, with a specific focus on Agentic AI expertise and the critical human skills required for the future of work
- Generous vacation policy
- Flexible personal time off (PTO); allowing ample time away from work to promote overall well-being
- Customizable benefits: Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs, priorities, and preferences
- Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways, from remote, to in-office, to a blend of both
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