Director of Business Development

Responsibilities

• Win profitable business from both new and existing clients
• Identify client needs, qualify opportunities, and collaborate with internal delivery teams to craft compelling solutions
• Lead proposal development and pricing coordination
• Identify opportunities for differentiation in technical capability, project delivery, and commercial strategy
• Conduct cold outreach, targeted lead generation, and call on prospective owner-operators and decision-makers
• Attend industry conferences and networking events to serve as a thought leader
• Gather competitive intelligence to strengthen market positioning
• Serve as the primary client contact to deepen and expand long-term relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 8+ years of business development or senior sales experience
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership capacity
• Proven track record of winning and growing accounts at a senior level
• Full sales cycle management experience from prospecting through to close
• Strong commercial acumen and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally
• Ability to work fully on-site in Savannah, GA

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree
• Established professional network across the Southeast US
• Experience building or scaling a business development function within a vertical market
• Familiarity with the Greater Savannah / Coastal Georgia business landscape

Benefits

• Base Salary: $160,000 to $224,000 per year, based on experience
• Performance bonus tied directly to revenue and growth targets
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer contribution

About the Company

Keller Executive Search is a recruitment agency providing services to clients ranging from startups and non-profits to multinational corporations. We emphasize ethical search processes, attentive candidate care, and leadership placements that support long-term client outcomes.