- Strategic Planning:
- Develop and implement strategic business development plans with a focus on technical solutions.
- Identify and prioritize target markets, industries, and clients for technical collaboration.
- Market Analysis:
- Conduct thorough market research to identify emerging trends, technologies, and competitive landscapes.
- Analyze customer needs and industry challenges to tailor technical solutions accordingly.
- Client Relationship Management:
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their technical requirements and propose customized solutions.
- Technical Expertise:
- Stay abreast of industry advancements and technological developments.
- Provide technical leadership and support in understanding client needs and proposing innovative solutions.
- Proposal Development:
- Prepare compelling and technically sound proposals in response to client requests and opportunities.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure alignment between client needs and proposed solutions.
- Team Collaboration:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and technical departments, to ensure seamless execution of business development strategies.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative environment to encourage the generation of new technical ideas.
- Revenue Generation:
- Meet and exceed revenue targets through the acquisition of new clients and expansion of existing accounts.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for upselling technical services to existing clients.
- Contract Negotiation:
- Lead negotiations for contracts, partnerships, and collaborations, ensuring favorable terms for the organization.
- Collaborate with legal teams to finalize agreements.
- Reporting and Analysis:
- Provide regular reports and analysis on business development activities, pipeline, and results.
- Evaluate the success of implemented strategies and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Compliance:
- Ensure all business development activities adhere to legal and regulatory requirements.
- Mitigate risks associated with technical collaborations through proper due diligence.
Experience:
- Looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field; an advanced degree like an MBA or technical degree is a plus.
- The ideal candidate should have proven experience in technical business development, with a track record of driving revenue growth.
- Strong understanding of technical solutions and the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and clients is essential.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills are required, along with strategic thinking to translate technical capabilities into business opportunities.
- The candidate should also have demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment and knowledge of relevant industries and markets.
Salary: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Eligibility:
- Full Time
- Schedule: 8 hour shift - Monday to Friday (Day Shift)
- Supplemental pay types - Yearly bonus
- Travel requirement - Up to 25% travel (Open to Travel for customer meetings, expo's and conference
Skills Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field; advanced degree (MBA or technical) is a plus.
- Proven experience in technical business development, with a track record of success in driving revenue growth.
- Strong understanding of technical solutions and the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and clients.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strategic thinking and ability to translate technical capabilities into business opportunities.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
- Knowledge of relevant industries and markets.
This role offers a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional with a blend of technical expertise and business acumen to make a significant impact on the growth and success of our organization.
Focus Areas/ Expertise:- Developing business to provide support/development work for e-commerce businesses.
- Developing business to provide support/development work for potential clients using Epicor/Prophet 21 as their enterprise platform.
- Developing business to provide back-end support for packaging manufacturing/ distribution businesses.
Location: Solon, OH 44139