Business Development Director
About The Position
Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island is seeking a passionate and dedicated Business Development Director to join their team. For over 100 years, Dorcas International has been empowering the most vulnerable by providing wraparound services to overcome educational, cultural, economic, and language barriers. They offer a range of services including adult education, language learning, job training, employment services, citizenship and immigration services, case management, and more. The Business Development Director will be instrumental in shaping and executing the company’s growth strategy, identifying new business opportunities, and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders. This role requires strategic, results-oriented leadership to drive revenue growth, expand market presence, and build high-impact partnerships.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field, MBA preferred
- Proven experience in business development, sales, or a similar role
- Eight to twelve years of business development, sales, or strategic planning experience
- Minimum of five years of leadership and supervisory experience
- Proven success in leading growth initiatives and closing high-value deals
- Exceptional leadership presence and team management capabilities
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive presence
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and C-level executives
- Strong financial and analytical acumen
- Strong understanding of sales processes and customer relationship management (CRM) tools
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Ability to interpret market data and translate insights into actionable strategies
- Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience in the interpreting, translation, and entrepreneurship industry.
- Strong networking and relationship-building abilities
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Familiarity with digital marketing and lead generation tools
Nice To Haves
- MBA
Responsibilities
- Developing and executing a comprehensive business development strategy aligned with agency goals.
- Identifying, evaluating, and pursuing new markets, partnerships, and revenue opportunities.
- Analyzing market trends, competitive landscape, and financial performance to inform strategy.
- Establishing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure growth and ROI.
- Building and maintaining a robust pipeline of prospective clients and strategic partners.
- Developing and implementing targeted sales strategies to expand the customer base.
- Leading negotiations and closing complex, high-value deals.
- Preparing and delivering compelling presentations, proposals, and contracts.
- Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
- Building executive-level partnerships to support long-term growth.
- Representing the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
- Leading, mentoring, and scaling a high-performing business development team.
- Collaborating with executive leadership (CEO, CAO, and CFO) and cross-functional teams (Marketing, Product, Operations) to align initiatives.
- Driving cross-functional projects that support organizational growth objectives.
- Monitoring sales performance metrics and provide regular updates to leadership.
- Continuously refining processes to improve efficiency and outcomes.
Benefits
- Employer-paid health & dental benefits
- Generous paid vacation, sick days, and personal leave
- 13 paid holidays
- 403b retirement plan with employer contribution
- Life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
