Director, Business Development (aruliden)

Material Retail

New York, NY, US
Base: $125,000.00 – 150,000.00; bonus/equity: not ...
8-12 years business development experience
Leading successful design pitches and proposals
Understanding of design and innovation processes
This role partners closely with Design leadership to grow the business by managing the full business development lifecycle from pipeline generation to pitch execution

Job Summary

  • This role partners closely with Design leadership to grow the business by managing the full business development lifecycle from pipeline generation to pitch execution.
  • The ideal candidate will translate Aruliden's capabilities into compelling stories and build repeatable go-to-market strategies to win opportunities for both the studio and Material organization.
  • Material is a global integrated marketing services company that specializes in uncovering deep, data-driven insights to create experiences for clients across diverse sectors.

Matching Summary

This role partners closely with Design leadership to grow the business by managing the full business development lifecycle from pipeline generation to pitch execution.

Salary

Base: $125,000.00 – 150,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8-12 years business development experience
  • Leading successful design pitches and proposals
  • Understanding of design and innovation processes
  • Managing full business development lifecycle
  • Crafting compelling narratives for clients

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in brand or industrial design
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to balance multiple fast-moving priorities
  • Comfort navigating complex organizations
  • Proactive and collaborative work style

Key Requirements

  • 8-12 years of experience in business development or client partnerships
  • Track record of leading successful pursuits in design or consulting
  • Exceptional communication skills for high-stakes pitches

Work Rights

Not specified

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