Vice President - Business Development

Sedgwick•Telecommuter TX, MO

1d•$150,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

The Vice President Business Development is a senior growth leader responsible for accelerating EFI Global's market presence and revenue growth across the central and western United States. This role builds and leads a high-performing team of Regional Business Development Directors, drives disciplined sales execution, expands client relationships, and develops strategies to increase market share across key industries and client segments. The VP partners closely with Strategic Accounts, Operations, and Marketing to translate growth objectives into measurable business results. EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting. Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts®. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better-informed business decisions. EFI’s combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients’ expectations—anytime, anywhere.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
Bachelor's degree with major in Business Administration, Finance or Risk Management preferred.
Licenses as required.
Possession of, or progress towards, CPCU and/or ARM designation required.
Ten (10) years of relationship building in the claims management or risk management area or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Computer keyboarding, travel as required
Hearing, vision and talking
Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree with major in Business Administration, Finance or Risk Management preferred.
Possession of, or progress towards, CPCU and/or ARM designation required.

Responsibilities

Identifies, develops and maintains internal and external relationships/partnerships.
Provides leadership and direction for the business development team.
Maintains accountability for regional growth and revenue objectives.
Drives alignment with the company's sales strategy and organizational goals.
Establishes and monitors key performance indicators and business results.
Develops and maintains relationships with prospective clients and strategic partners.
Facilitates the development of new partnerships and the company; facilitates and remains involved in the implementation process ensuring a smooth transition of new client programs.
Develop detailed knowledge of individual prospect operations targeting specific needs which may be opportunities for marketing company programs.
Ensures the identification of expertise required addressing individual prospect requirements; identifies resources for prospect solicitation and service teams.
Utilizes the appropriate national resources to facilitate responses and pricing for RFPs, proposals, and presentations.
Manages the design of service programs ensuring client need fulfillment.
Develops and implements an annual sales and service plan including identification of potential client prospects, their needs, and the methodology of presenting company's ability to fulfill those needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Travels as required.