We are seeking a proven, inspiring, and expert hands-on leader for C&W Services’ Business Development organization. Reporting to the VP of Business Development – East Region, the Director f Business Development - Education will be responsible for leading and executing the company’s Education business development growth strategy. As a member of the C&W Services Business Development team, this leader will partner with the Client Services VP, Education, and other leaders to develop and implement plans to increase profitable revenue while expanding the company’s client base across the Education vertical market. The ideal candidate will have experience leading growth initiatives in a facilities services, facilities management, or other relevant B2B services industry. This leader will be responsible for establishing the go-to-market strategy and will also play a key role in cultivating and converting business. The Director of Business Development, Education will partner closely with the VP, Client Services and the extended Client Services teams on targeted new business opportunities. The role will also partner closely with the Commercial Operations team to build, direct, and utilize a new sales model through the launch of an end-to-end revenue generation engine. This engine encompasses targeting & segmentation, digital marketing, prospecting, and competitive solutioning, including pricing. The Director of Business Development, Education will leverage this new efficient model to expand pipeline, lower customer acquisition costs (CAC), and increase our win rates. This leader will be comfortable working with data and digital tools to identify opportunities, track progress and drive scalable, repeatable, and reliable sales processes. He/she will also pursue cross-sell activities across the various Cushman & Wakefield service lines and collaborate with cross divisional leadership to build integrated buyer solutions within the Education vertical market. This role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to think outside the box to identify new growth opportunities. He/she/they will be a strong leader with the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve results.