Business Development Director

Business Development Director

Position Description
CGI is looking for a Director of Business Development to play a key role on the leadership team in our Minneapolis office. This person will be driving new business through building and fostering new client relationships with business and technical executives in the Minneapolis marketplace. Come and join one of Minnesota’s Top Workplaces and be an integral part of one of CGI's fastest growing offices in the booming Minneapolis marketplace!

Your future duties and responsibilities
• Represent CGI in the Minneapolis Technology community through active participation and leadership in local technology organizations.
• Lead local marketing efforts including organizing CGI participation in local conferences and technology community events
• Work with internal stakeholders and marketing staff to develop new solutions and marketing initiatives
• Prospect for new potential clients, develop relationships, and present CGI capabilities through calls, email, social media, networking, and in-person contact
• Identify new opportunities, actively market and sell CGI service solutions, develop proposals, and negotiate contracts within new and growing accounts
• Maintain a pipeline of sales opportunities
• Participate in developing and maintaining Account Plans to include general account and organization information, decision makers, technologies, and penetration strategy
• Communicate with clients regarding pricing, scheduling, invoice payments, and other issues and include other CGI staff as appropriate
• Maintain up-to-date prospect and client information in appropriate CGI systems
• Remain current on CGI services and products, as well as general methodologies and practices, and suggest new products/services gathered from sales activities
• It is expected that within 6 months of the Director start date, there would be a demonstrated positive trend in relationship building, opportunities won, and new client growth

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
• 5+ years of experience in new account acquisition and executive management relationship building with a demonstrated track record of success in the technology professional services space
• Ability to build key relationships with client executives (VPs, SVPs, CxOs, etc.) and within CGI
• Ability to build, execute and maintain new client penetration and development strategies and plans
• Strong oral and written communication skills. This role will need to be able to communicate appropriately with key stakeholders and multiple teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, MIS, or related field required, M.B.A. desirable
• Excellent presentation skills
• High attention to detail and ability to learn and understand technical concepts
• Professional consulting experience is a plus
• Good problem solving and reading comprehension skill
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of IT development processes
• Industry knowledge in one or more of the following: Manufacturing, Banking and Financial Services, Retail and Consumer Services, and/or Healthcare Providers
• Travel is limited to the Minneapolis metro area

Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $125,000.00 - $250,000.00.

CGI anticipates accepting resumes through August 30, 2026.

CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well being programs

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.