Business Development Director

6 days ago

Los Angeles, California, United States First Student Full time
Job Title: Business Development Director

First Student is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Director to join our team. As a key member of our sales team, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities for our outsourced transportation services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute a strategy to identify K-12 conversion opportunities for outsourced bus transportation.
  • Grow pipeline of conversion opportunities to meet and/or exceed annual/quarterly/monthly established Revenue Goals, Targets & Objectives.
  • Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and strategic account plans for conversion opportunities.
  • Partner with field team members in identifying opportunities and presenting to prospects.
  • Build strong relationships with internal team members who will aid in developing leads and sales campaigns to drive pipeline growth.
  • Apprise management of progress, plans and results, including forecasting and monitoring performance.
  • Partner with marketing on developing campaigns/materials to generate educate designated markets, drive new leads and peak interest in areas where First Student has no presence.
  • Understand and keep the team apprised of market dynamics, unmet needs and opportunities to deliver greater value to customers and shorten sales cycle.
  • Validate business cases and contracts.
  • Prospect and develop new business. Generate inquiries and work them through to conversion.
  • Attend, network and participate in transportation industry events such as trade shows and exhibits to promote the company as the transportation solution.
  • Build, manage and maintain relationships with key prospects/customer decision-makers and influencers to ensure new growth and retention of existing accounts & customers.
  • Navigate complex sales channels while continually moving the sales process forward during sometimes lengthy sales processes.
  • Prepares and leads presentations, proposals and bid processes to strategically win new business.
  • Gather market, prospect and customer intelligence. Stay abreast of changes in the transportation market which could open business opportunities.
  • Work to become a transportation industry expert that will lead to initiating strategies utilizing our core strengths in untapped markets.
  • Expand existing client base by uncovering additional transportation needs.
  • Assist in development of a strategic plan.
  • Work with customers and prospects to determine the best solution for their business.
  • Work with field teams to drive growth.
  • Be a subject matter expert of engagement in accounts and opportunities.
  • Determine local sales enablement opportunities such as conferences, associations, marketing campaigns, etc. to grow prospect base and generate new opportunities.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year accredited college or University.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in new business development (Hunter mentality).
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement capability, able to engage with people at all levels, challenge in the face of resistance and achieve momentum despite competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, set priorities and successfully deliver on commitments.
  • Expertise with sophisticated sales techniques and methodologies such as Challenger and Miller Heiman.
  • Highest standards of ethical behavior consistent with the heritage of the corporation.
  • Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate in person and in writing to all levels of organization and external customers.
  • Exhibits organizational collaboration, the ability to partner across organizational lines and work cooperatively within and outside one's own organization.
  • Relevant experience in the successful management of major and complex business change programs.
  • Good business acumen and financial acumen.
  • Good communication (verbal and written) skills, effective at influencing, negotiation and conflict management at all levels.
  • Experience responding to RFP's (Preferably in the K-12/Public Sector environment).
  • Regular travel approximately 75% of the time, through airports to transit/school bus facilities, client facilities, etc.

First Student is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to providing a drug-free workplace and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law.

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