Business Development Director jobs in Huntsville, AL

Job Description:
Ignite is currently recruiting for a Business Development Director to support our Corporate Growth Strategy. We are looking to employ a driven and detail-oriented Business Development Director to identify business growth opportunities and develop strategies to increase company sales. The business development officer's responsibilities include developing an in-depth knowledge of company capabilities, pricing, and policies, and improving proposals to achieve revenue targets. The Business Development Director should be adept at negotiating business deals and able to make sound decisions that will benefit the company, a strong business acumen as well as demonstrate excellent management, communication, and analytical skills.

• Developing and sustaining solid relationships with company stakeholders and customers.
• Analyzing customer feedback data to determine whether customers are satisfied with company products and services.
• Recruiting, training, and guiding business development staff.
• Providing insight into product development and competitive positioning.
• Analyzing financial data and developing effective strategies to reduce business costs and increase company profits.
• Conducting market research to identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborating with company executives to determine the most viable, cost-effective approach to pursue new business opportunities.
• Meeting with potential investors to present company offerings and negotiate business deals.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience in similar role.
• Proven experience working in business development or similar role.
• The ability to travel as needed.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and management skills.
• Exceptional negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

Ignite strives to create a professional, challenging environment for our workforce. As an emerging company, with a winning track record, Ignite understands that our workforce is the foundation by which we succeed as a company. Currently operating in a multi-state capacity, Ignite strives to offer people greater exposure to meaningful opportunities and the ability to directly contribute to current projects in a concrete way.
Ignite is an EEO/M/F/Veteran/Disabled Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time