Overview
A global intelligence, cyber, and investigations firm is seeking a Business Development Director, USA to join its New York-based team.
The role operates within the firm’s Business Development (BD) team and assumes key functions in client management, development of new business, and business development initiatives. The role is mostly client facing and will be assessed by the success in developing new business and repeat business for the firm. The role is based in New York or could be based in other states subject to business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Identification of new business opportunities
- Identifying and engaging in initiatives to access, lead communication and proactively engage with potential new clients and with existing clients.
Client Management
- Lead or assist with the management of existing clients, both in ongoing projects and beyond to keep relationships alive and current. Continuously engage with existing clients to spark interest in potential new lines of work or re-engage with existing clients who have not worked with the firm for a while.
- Manage clients in ongoing projects and assist the execution team in communicating findings and managing client’s expectations.
Administration
- Engage in administrative matters pertaining to business development such as reporting on meetings/engagements with new and existing clients and being an active part of the BD community.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Fluency in English. Additional languages are desirable.
- Excellent people skills.
- A demonstrable track record in engaging with senior executives across different industries.
- Self-motivated and able to work across the firm’s global teams.
- Ideally a client facing background in BD, Private Equity, consultancy, finance, law, policy or intelligence.
Company Benefits
- Competitive salary, based on experience.
- Flexible working, with balance of home and office.
- Competitive package of benefits.
- 25 days holiday per year in addition to federal holidays.
