Director Of Business Development (3258)

NextPath Career Partners is currently seeking a Director of Business Development to join our client’s team in Tampa, Florida. This is a hybrid, direct hire position.

SALARY: $60K-70K + bonus (depending on experience)

Requirements

• Entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for innovation and economic development.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, identify opportunities, and drive results.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 20%)
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a high-performing team.
• Strong understanding of the Florida business landscape, including key industries, stakeholders, and economic development trends.
• Proven track record of success in business development, strategic partnerships, or fundraising roles, preferably in the non-profit sector or technology industry.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the finance team to develop revenue-generating initiatives, including sponsorships, membership programs, and events.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, communications, and operations, to ensure seamless execution of business development strategies and initiatives.
• Identify grant opportunities and prepare compelling grant proposals and funding applications.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to program team, ensuring program objectives are met and deliverables are achieved.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, networking events, and community forums to promote the organization's mission and enhance its visibility.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential growth areas and target industries for the company and initiatives.
• Assess and evaluate program outcomes and impact, and recommend improvements and adjustments as needed.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy to identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with corporations, government agencies, educational institutions, and other non-profit organizations.
• Set performance goals, provide regular feedback and coaching, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including volunteers, to identify partnership opportunities and develop customized solutions to meet the needs of potential partners.
• Identify new business opportunities, trends, and emerging industries that align with the company’s mission and objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including corporate executives, government officials, investors, and community leaders.
• Provide strong leadership to the business development team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
• Lead the development and implementation of fundraising strategies to secure financial support from corporate sponsors, philanthropic foundations, and individual supporters.
• Collaborate with program team to design and launch initiatives that support the growth and success of startups and entrepreneurs in Florida.

Nextpath Career Partners

NextPath is a candidate centric recruiting firm focused on your career goals to help you find your next path! Our team of professional recruiters have over 80 years of combined experience to help you navigate a job change. Our clients span local and national with roles in sales, creative, marketing, and staffing on a direct, contract-to-perm, and contract (project) basis.

If the position above doesn’t appear to fit, we do have a host of clients with roles that could be a match and not every position will be posted. Feel free to reach out to find a better match by emailing your resume to [email protected] for a recruiter to engage.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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