Senior Business Development Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to drive business growth in the leisure and entertainment industry with your strategic relationship-building skills?

About the Role

This senior-level position is crucial for expanding our client's business across North America. The role involves identifying and developing high-value project opportunities, building relationships with key decision-makers, and mentoring team members to enhance the overall business development strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through targeted outreach and industry relationships.
• Build relationships with senior decision-makers across relevant markets.
• Lead consultative conversations to understand client needs and project goals.
• Develop and nurture high-value opportunities throughout longer sales cycles.
• Collaborate with internal teams to progress qualified opportunities through the sales process.
• Mentor and support junior team members, sharing best practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Significant experience in B2B business development or consultative sales.
• An established professional network and relationship-building skills with senior decision-makers.
• Experience developing complex, high-value sales opportunities and managing longer sales cycles.
• Experience in a project-based industry such as construction, design and build, leisure, hospitality, or entertainment.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and commercial skills.
• A collaborative, humble approach with an interest in mentoring others.

Work Environment

• Onsite in Gahanna, OH, 5 days a week.

At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience. Ready to ride the wave of opportunity? Apply today!

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our applicant tracking system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

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