President of Strategic Business Development

President of Strategic Business Development EXECUTIVE & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT About Us We are a retained executive search and staffing firm that partners with high-growth and enterprise organizations to identify, attract, and place the senior leadership talent that drives their next stage of scale. On behalf of a confidential client, we are conducting this search. This is an opportunity to join a well-resourced leadership team and make an outsized, measurable impact from day one. The Role We are seeking a President of Strategic Business Development to own the enterprise growth agenda through partnerships, alliances, and new-market expansion. You will build the pipeline of strategic relationships and channels that open new revenue and extend the company's reach. What You’ll Do ● BD Strategy: Own the strategic business development strategy and growth roadmap. ● Partnerships & Alliances: Build and lead strategic partnerships, alliances, and channels. ● Market Expansion: Drive entry into new markets, segments, and geographies. ● Revenue Growth: Own the business development P&L and new-revenue targets. ● Deal Leadership: Lead structuring and negotiation of strategic agreements. ● Executive Alignment: Partner with the CEO and commercial leaders on growth strategy and results. What We’re Looking For ● Experience: 15+ years in business development, partnerships, or commercial leadership. ● Growth Command: Proven track record driving revenue through partnerships and new markets. ● Deal Expertise: Deep experience structuring and closing strategic agreements. ● Leadership: Experience building and leading business development organizations. ● Strategic: Ability to set BD direction and make portfolio trade-offs. ● Executive Presence: Board- and investor-ready communication. ● Education: Bachelor's required; MBA strongly preferred. Bonus Points ● Global Scale: Experience developing business across multiple regions. ● Ecosystems: Experience building partner ecosystems and alliances. ● Scaling: Experience scaling business development operations rapidly. ● Industry: Business development leadership in the client's markets. Compensation & Benefits We believe in paying top-of-market rates for top-tier talent. The base salary range for this role is $450,000 to $600,000, with exact placement determined by your skills, years of experience, and interview performance. Additional Benefits: ● Equity: Competitive equity / long-term incentive package. ● Work Setup: Flexible work arrangement with a home-office stipend where applicable. ● Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. ● Time Off: Flexible PTO policy + Company Holidays. ● Growth: Annual learning and development budget. ● Retirement: 401(k) matching plan.