Senior Vice President, Business Development Greater New York City, NY Area

The Company is seeking a senior commercial leader to direct business development across a regional market and oversee a national proposal function. Responsibilities include building and mentoring business development teams, driving new revenue and cross-selling, developing strategic client relationships, and guiding major pursuits and contract negotiations. The role will establish commercial strategies, performance measures, pipeline reporting, and consistent processes, while partnering across operational and corporate functions. It will also lead proposal strategy and quality, strengthen customer experience and retention efforts, and advance practical improvements through technology, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of progressive business development, commercial, or related leadership experience; an advanced degree is preferred. Significant experience leading business development, proposal, pursuit, or commercial teams is required, along with success generating new revenue and building client relationships. Applicants should understand complex B2B sales cycles and proposal development, and bring strong business acumen, analytical ability, and executive-level communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Experience in relevant professional or industrial services sectors, CRM platforms, change management, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration is highly valued.

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