Business Development Director

PLEASE NOTE BEFORE APPLYING The Business Development Director role requires a proven track record of success engaging with the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. The ideal candidate will bring an established pipeline and a strong professional network within these branches, enabling immediate and strategic contributions to our growth efforts in the defense and aerospace sectors. Candidates who are currently serving in a business development, program management, or related role directly supporting the Air Force or Space Force, either within industry, government, or as a recent military officer with relevant acquisition or operational experience will be prioritized for this role. This role requires deep familiarity with USAF/USSF missions, procurement processes, and strategic priorities, as well as the ability to identify, qualify, and capture new business opportunities aligned with our capabilities and growth strategy. Are you passionate about the chance to bring your business development experience to a world class organization that is leading the way in both content and technology to make a safer and more secure world? Do you have the skills necessary to work as a team within Business Development and across the TRSS enterprise to craft and present innovative solutions, establish solid, long-term customer relationships and cultivate new business opportunities? If you are a team player and have excellent relationship development and sales skills, coupled with the ability to work in complex environments then Thomson Reuters Special Services (TRSS) is looking for you About the Role As a Business Development Director for DoD, your role will focus on the sales and marketing of TRSS offerings to include the Thomson Reuters products as well as the innovation and development of custom solutions for a Department of Defense (DoD) focused territory. This role will utilize skills and knowledge related to working within a team environment to achieve TRSS sales success, increased usage and market share, revenue growth, and relationship building. To be successful in this role, you should be a thoughtful leader and confident decision‑maker, while ensuring business unit success and client satisfaction. Responsibilities Prospect in your assigned territory for new-to‑TRSS accounts Establish solid, long‑term customer relationships and cultivate new business opportunities by diagnosing needs, presenting solutions, and addressing customer concerns. Attain assigned sales and revenue goals by closing new sales opportunities. Support developing and executing territory growth strategies. Assist with the development, negotiation, proposal writing, presentation and implementation of custom solutions and contracts. Keep up to date on competitive activities in accounts and communicate information to TRSS leadership. Direct and manage Proof‑of‑Concepts (POCs) to prospective clients in close coordination with the TRSS delivery teams including the analysis and product/technical business units. Work as a team with Program Managers and Customer Success Managers in prioritizing efforts and collaborating closely with the Analyst Managers and technical teams to problem‑solve optimal solutions. About You You're a good fit for the role of Business Development Director if you meet the following criteria: Bachelor's degree. Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Minimum of 5 years of government or commercial sales experience. Candidates must possess an existing network and active pipeline of opportunities with the U.S. Air Force and/or U.S. Space Force. Currently serving in a business development, program management, or related role directly supporting the Air Force or Space Force, either within industry, government, or as a recent military officer with relevant acquisition or operational experience. Working knowledge of sales concepts, methods and techniques for both product and solution sales. Ambitious self‑starter with high energy and motivation. Excellent communication, presentation and closing skills. Effective time management skills. Government sales and account management experience required. Public records/open‑source data experience strongly preferred. Ability to travel to sales training, meetings, conferences and to customer locations. Customer service orientation and experience. Proficient in MS Office/internet. U.S. Citizenship essential to comply with government contract/agency or department of Federal Government requirements. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. national security clearance. What's in it For You? Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2‑3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office‑based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected. Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work‑life balance. Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real‑world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills‑first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI‑enabled future. Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company‑wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Culture: Globally recognized, award‑winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work‑life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together. Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro‑bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Making a Real‑World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world. In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work‑life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The target total cash compensation range varies across locations. Eligible office location(s) for this role include one or more of the following: New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and/or Irvine, CA; McLean, VA; Washington, DC. The target total cash compensation range for the role in any of those locations is $205,660 - $381,940. This is inclusive of both base pay and any target sales incentive. Pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay and any target sales incentive are part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs. About Us Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. 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