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Strategic Business Development Lead

Creative Financial Staffing · Visalia, CA, USA ·

Pay:
$100,000-$130,000/yr
Job type:
Contract

Strategic Business Development Lead

Salary:$100,000-130,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
Partner directly with executive leadership to influence company growth strategy and long-term business initiatives
• Lead the evaluation and development of new services, partnerships, and market opportunities
• Enjoy a highly visible role with cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Development teams
• Own projects from initial concept through implementation, creating lasting organizational impact
• Build and lead a team while helping shape a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Gain exposure to emerging industry trends, market expansion efforts, and strategic partnerships
• Represent the organization at conferences, industry events, and professional associations
• Help design scalable service models, processes, and technology solutions that drive business success
• Work in a dynamic environment where strategic thinking and creative problem-solving are highly valued
• Hybrid work flexibility with opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
Key Responsibilities for the Strategic Business Development Lead: Identify, research, and evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, markets, and service offerings
• Develop business cases, service models, workflows, implementation plans, and growth strategies
• Lead cross-functional projects from opportunity approval through operational readiness
• Oversee the implementation and refinement of new services, processes, and supporting systems
• Build relationships with prospective clients, partners, and industry stakeholders
• Manage, coach, and develop Business Development team members while driving performance and accountability
Qualifications for the Strategic Business Development Lead: Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, account management, contract management, or a related field
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing employees, projects, or cross-functional initiatives
• Experience evaluating new markets, partnerships, clients, or business opportunities
• Experience developing implementation plans, scalable processes, and operational workflows
• Experience negotiating and managing contracts, scopes of work, pricing, and business agreements

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