Business Development Manager/Director
$15–$15 year
On-siteElkhart, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Execute strategic fundraising and business development initiatives to drive revenue growth and expand investment opportunities. Build and maintain relationships with business leaders, investors, donors, and municipal partners to secure organizational support and strengthen external partnerships. Develop donor/investor pipelines through prospect identification, strategic outreach, and consistent follow-up while partnering with executive leadership on customized investment strategies. Represent the organization at business events, civic engagements, and stakeholder meetings to promote economic development initiatives. Manage CRM systems and reporting metrics to track progress on forward-thinking plans for fundraising, investor relations, and community engagement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Affairs, Communications, Economics, or similar
- 2+ years of experience in business development, sales, or relationship management
- Strong planning, execution, and business development skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Advanced technology skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products
- Advanced skills with CRM systems, and databases
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to present to others, influence, and engage with internal and external groups
- Growth-minded professional
- Strong relationship-building, networking, and influencing skills
- Self-starter who is able to work independently, take ownership, and drive initiatives forward
- Exceptional collaboration and follow-through
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Mission-driven professional
- Ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment
- 80% Travel (travels to Client/Prospect locations in the community)
- Occasional weekend work where required
- Core Hours: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (with flexibility required for community and networking events)
- Primarily in the field visiting clients, other time spent in an office environment with moderate noise
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