Director of Business Development - Softlines
Core
Leads strategic growth initiatives, shapes long-term business development strategies, and manages complex proposals and client engagements for imported consumer products.
Role type
Director of Business Development
Builds
Strategic revenue growth, market positioning, and long-term client retention
Domain
Consumer goods / International trade
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, market intelligence, complex negotiation, proposal management, team mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, forecasting, CRM proficiency
Preferred skills
International business exposure, industry event management, process innovation
Technologies
CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Responsibilities
Meet/exceed quarterly and annual sales targets, develop and execute long-term business development strategies, oversee complex proposals and strategic client engagements, mentor junior business development staff, represent the company at high-profile industry events, analyze market trends and competitor activities, coordinate with sales support groups for lead generation
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management