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SMPS Seattle lists this Director of Business Development & Sales opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Director of Business Development & Sales
JLD Cost Consulting
Job Posting
Aug. 31, 2026
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & SALES
This is an exciting opportunity for a high-caliber, hunter-mentality sales professional to lead new business growth at JLD Cost Consulting. This role is critical to realizing our five-year strategic growth plan across the Portland, OR and Seattle, WA markets. JLD offers flexible, hybrid working conditions and a culture focused on work-life balance in a fun, collaborative environment.
About the Role
Full-time, overtime exempt position reporting to the Principal.
Hybrid — based out of our Portland, OR office, with regular travel to client and agency meetings.
Own the full business-development cycle: prospecting, proposals, closing, and account growth.
Key Responsibilities
Generate new revenue and close sales; build and manage a short/medium/long-term pipeline
Identify and pursue new clients using cold calling, email, and other sales-enablement tools
Become an expert on JLD's services and market; identify trends and customer needs through market analysis
Develop 2 social media postings per week for LinkedIn, Instagram, and other platforms
Manage CRM outreach and email/marketing campaigns to RFP contacts
Monitor daily Dodge Reports for new public and private RFPs; pursue opportunities as prime and subconsultant
Maintain the sales and info inboxes, responding to new inquiries and project notices
Prepare RFP proposal responses — writing and graphics — and coordinate with our Marketing Proposal Coordinator.
Experienced in Adobe InDesign software.
Represent JLD in industry associations and at local social events (DBIA, SMPS, CREW, SAME, American Military Engineering, ASPE, Design Groups, and community groups)
Deliver presentations to industry groups and prospective clients; travel to conferences and industry events.
What We're Looking For
A true hunter mentality — self-starter who owns their work and delivers results
Passionate and aligned with JLD's values; strong collaboration skills
Highly motivated, with a strong focus on achieving and exceeding monthly and quarterly targets
Proficient in Microsoft Office/Outlook, social media, and internet research; comfortable learning new software
Graduate or bachelor's degree is preferred
Salary: $70K to $170K includes base salary and commission.
80 hours paid vacation, 40 hours sick leave, and 40 hours personal paid leave, all accrual-based, plus 48 hours paid holidays
Health and dental insurance — 50% of the silver/base plan premium paid by the Company; vision, life, and dependent coverage available
401(k) with a minimum 3% Company contribution after 500 hours of employment
Industry association memberships, event registrations, and conference travel paid by the Company
JLD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transfer, and promotion decisions are made without regard to the above.
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