AVP/Director of Business Development - Direct Sales

About the Role The AVP/Business Development Director is a key position, with the primary goal of acquiring new business and growing a portfolio of commercial accounts including but not limited to technical, engineering, life sciences, and non-IT categories in the Direct and SOW based-based clients in the commercial sector. What will you be doing day to day? Develop and implement an effective sales plan to meet or exceed sales objectives in acquiring new clients. Work with a team of lead generators to ensure they have the right pitch and engagement tools to bring good leads to your desk. Identify and work with the proposal team to identify and fill RFIs and RFPs in the commercial space. Develop relationships with key decision-makers for all staffing needs and partner with them on filling their needs exclusively. Responsible for managing and penetrating existing and new accounts and fulfilling client staffing needs within minimal time. Conduct regular onsite visits with clients and build rapport to foster a long-lasting beneficial relationship. Attend community networking events to create additional business relationships. Work with the hiring leaders, department heads, stakeholders, decision-makers, and procurement teams to identify their critical needs Keep abreast of trends in the industry and identify new opportunities for the growth of your portfolio. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned Your Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalency in work experience or education. 10+ years in Sales and Business Development. 5+ years in Direct and SOW based-based clients in the commercial sector. Experience leading teams of lead generation specialists. Experience sourcing, qualifying, and filling RFI/RFPs. Experience in building sales automation systems, and processes and leveraging the latest technologies and AI in automating tasks and outreach. Your Skills Leadership – Set and execute a clear vision, strategy, and/or goals. Growth and Development – Know or learn what is needed to deliver results and successfully compete. Open to travel up to 30-40% of the time. Excellent interpersonal; communication, and presentation skills. Must be Tech Savvy and up-to-date with current technologies and recruitment trends Be Persistent and Have a Never Give Up attitude towards roles that others were unable to fulfill. About Cynet Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metro area, Cynet Systems is an award-winning and one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions companies that help our clients realize their talent potential through custom staffing & recruiting solutions. For more information, please visit our website, www.cynetsystems.com