Director of Sales & Business Development #0610

Our client is an established, full-service firm with a presence across several high-growth verticals, and the business is now scaling at pace. Demand from clients is strong, the trajectory is real, and the team has earned a reputation for delivering a quality of work that consistently sets them apart from the competition. To capitalise on this momentum, they are bringing on a senior business development leader to help steer the next phase of growth.

The position on offer is Director of Sales & Business Development, a seat with genuine influence over how the firm establishes itself within one of the most active markets in the region, and further afield. Stepping in at this point in the firm's journey is an opening that rarely surfaces.

Key Responsibilities

Carrying out cold outreach and focused lead generation activity

Acting as the principal client point of contact to grow and strengthen long-term relationships

Securing profitable engagements from both existing accounts and new prospects

Pinpointing client needs, qualifying potential opportunities, and partnering with internal delivery teams to shape compelling solutions

Reaching out to prospective owner-operators, decision-makers, and priority accounts

Spotting areas for differentiation across technical capability, project execution, and commercial approach

Representing the firm at industry conferences and networking events, while serving as a thought leader within your domain

Overseeing proposal creation and coordinating pricing

Contributing to project management efforts on the engagements you bring in

Collecting and feeding back competitive intelligence to sharpen the firm's market position

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline (required)

A demonstrated history of winning and expanding accounts at a senior level

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities at every level of an organisation

A minimum of 8 years in business development or senior sales, including at least 3 years in a leadership role

Hands‑on experience managing the full sales cycle, from prospecting through to closing

A self‑starting, energetic, and results-focused mindset, with the capability to operate independently

Sharp commercial instincts and the ability to spot and convert high-value opportunities

Open to regional and national travel as the role requires

Able to work fully on‑site at the Greater Savannah, GA location

Preferred Qualifications

An MBA or other advanced degree

Background in establishing or scaling a business development function inside a vertical market

A well-developed professional network throughout the Southeast US

Knowledge of the Greater Savannah and Coastal Georgia business community

Benefits

Base Salary ranging from $160,000 to $224,000 annually, depending on experience

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

Performance-based bonus linked directly to revenue and growth objectives

401(k) with employer contribution

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy
Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, skin color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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