Director Of Business Development

ADC

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Not specified; compensation rewards new business w...
On-site
8+ years bd or commercial leadership experience
Senior buyer relationships in financial services
Experience with cdos, cios, ctos, and heads of risk
ADC is seeking a Director of Business Development to build and lead their BD function, focusing on cultivating senior relationships in regulated industries. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in business development, particularly in consulting or professional services

Job Summary

  • The role involves building a new business development function from scratch rather than inheriting an existing playbook.
  • Candidates must personally cultivate relationships with senior buyers like CDOs and CIOs across financial services and life sciences.
  • The position offers co-ownership eligibility and the opportunity to shape the commercial engine for a rapidly growing consultancy.

Matching Summary

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ADC is seeking a Director of Business Development to build and lead their BD function, focusing on cultivating senior relationships in regulated industries. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in business development, particularly in consulting or professional services.

Salary

Not specified; Compensation rewards new business won

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years BD or commercial leadership experience
  • Senior buyer relationships in financial services
  • Experience with CDOs, CIOs, CTOs, and Heads of Risk
  • Proven track record in professional services consulting
  • Proficiency with HubSpot and pipeline management systems

Nice-to-have

  • Network in life sciences and healthcare sectors
  • Experience with partner selling strategies
  • Ability to coach and develop high-performing teams
  • Fluent in English with open travel availability
  • Strategic mindset for scaling commercial operations

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of BD or commercial leadership in professional services
  • Deep network in at least two priority verticals (financial services, life sciences)
  • Experience managing people and coaching teams
  • Systems-minded approach to CRM and forecasting

Work Rights

Not specified

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