About this opportunity
Randstad North America lists this Business Development Director opportunity in wayne, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Randstad is the #1 talent solutions provider in the World, and we are looking for a Business Development Director to join our Life Sciences East Coast team. Our Life Sciences team has the capability to offer staffing and solutions-based services for every step of the biopharma clinical trial process, as well as for critical support providers like CDMO and analytical labs. We have the capability to provide the talent and guidance necessary to succeed - from early research through FDA approval and beyond.
What you get to do:
This position is responsible for identifying and generating new business through outside sales activities such as cold calls, prospecting, telemarketing, territory planning and relationship building. This position is accountable for focusing on and generating business through new sales in primarily large size accounts. This position will also deal most frequently with senior management within the client’s organization. Develop process, strategy, and skills to improve sales productivity; leader by example particularly in the area of production; manage sale and delivery of products/services to achieve agreed end result; implement business plan; multi-site management; budget/forecast management; foster strategic alliances, business partnerships, and relationships with key clients
Collaborate with management for goals and objective achievement
Interface with appropriate field management to establish pricing for quotes and bids that are consistent with the company’s financial objectives
Exceed client satisfaction with service delivery
Under $50 million revenue (combined revenue for all sites)
Develop and implement an effective sales plan to meet or exceed established sales objectives for large size accounts
Generally accomplishes results through middle level managers. Determines and establishes organizational structure and supervisory relationships subject to top management approval.
May manage and direct Account Representatives and/or Manager, Business Development positions
Responsible for the successful operation of multi-functional activities of significance to the organization. Rarely becomes involved in the complexities of day to day operational problems, is more concerned to see that overall strategic intent and performance standards are set and attained
Perform appropriate prospecting and screening activities to identify qualified prospects for new business development
Use the consultative sales strategy to effectively overcome client objections and maximize sales activity within assigned territory
Make formal sales presentations and Follow-up calls to prospective new business accounts
Erroneous decisions or recommendations would normally result in failure to achieve goals critical to major objectives of the organization and would seriously affect the financial, associate, or public relations posture of the company
Represents the organizational unit as prime internal or customer contact or contract or operations. Conducts briefings and technical meeting for top management and customer representatives. Interacts with equivalent level inter-organizational managers concerning matters of significance to the company.
What you need to bring:
5 - 7 years of Life Sciences staffing industry business development experience
Comprehensive knowledge of the Life Sciences industry, with the ability to articulate our full range of staffing and solutions-based services across the biopharma clinical trial lifecycle and critical support functions (CDMO, analytical labs)
Proven ability to drive and close complex, high-value staffing and solutions-based projects
Professional work experience within Life Sciences or related field is required
Possess superior communication and interpersonal skills, including proven experience presenting to C-level executives
Highly detail oriented with a relentless commitment to quality, continually initiating system and process improvements
Bachelor's degree is required and additional education is highly preferred
Proficiency using Google mail, calendaring and shared drives
Why Randstad?
At Randstad, we provide more than just a job - we offer opportunities for growth and advancement. As a Business Development Director, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our Life Sciences division while enjoying the flexibility of a remote role with client facing time in our local markets. We support our employees with ongoing training, development, and a collaborative work environment designed to help you succeed.
This job posting is open for 4 weeks.
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Worksite address
wayne, PA, 19087, US
Who can apply
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