Business Development Director directs the execution of the business development vision, strategy, plans, and processes to drive sales, increase revenue, expand markets, and accomplish financial objectives. Identifies and evaluates new markets, partners, channels, and customers. Being a Business Development Director develops and uses contacts and relationships within the industry, business environment, and customer base to understand and respond to competition, pricing, and product demand changes. Oversees the development of proposals and contracts for new business opportunities and manages negotiations. Additionally, Business Development Director collaborates with marketing, sales, product development, and other stakeholders to support business development plans. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Business Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Business Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Position Description
Position Title: Director of Business & Community Operations
Department: Business & Community Development
Reports to: Vice President of Business & Community Development
Position(s) Supervised: N/A
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary
The Director of Business & Community Operations develops and directs economic development initiatives for the Business & Community Division (BCD). The position develops, champions, and helps launch processes and operations for business, community, and industry development programs. The position provides non-transactional oversight and leadership on initiatives to design and implement BCD programs and larger scale non-program items. The Director, in some cases, oversees program development and implementation on an ongoing basis.
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Responsibilities
The Director will spend the majority of their time in these activities:
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