Director of Business Development

5 - 10 years

7 - 12 Lacs

Posted:5 hours ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Role Overview:
The Director will be responsible for building and managing a high-performing Business Development team focused on outbound prospecting, inbound lead conversion, pipeline generation, and opportunity qualification across one or more regions US, EMEA, or APAC . The ideal candidate has a proven track record of generating high volumes of qualified leads , building outbound strategies, leveraging SDR tech stacks, and driving revenue pipeline in a B2B SaaS environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute a scalable inside sales and outbound business development strategy for assigned regions.
  • Build, lead, and mentor a team of SDRs / BDRs to exceed monthly and quarterly qualified lead targets.
  • Partner with Marketing and Sales Leadership to align on lead scoring, campaign execution, and lead hand-off processes.
  • Implement best practices in sales development methodologies (e.g., MEDDIC, BANT, SPIN) .
  • Drive predictable and repeatable pipeline generation using data-driven insights and reporting.
  • Own KPIs such as lead-to-opportunity conversion rate, call/email volume, meeting set rates, and pipeline influenced .
  • Continuously optimize outreach tactics across email, cold calling, LinkedIn, and intent-based platforms.
  • Ensure effective use of tools such as Salesforce, Outreach/Salesloft, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Gong, etc.
  • Leverage GenAI, sales automation platforms, and intent-data tools to drive targeted outreach, optimize sales productivity, and enable personalized buyer journeys at scale. Implement cutting-edge inside sales / BD strategies powered by digital tools and GenAI to streamline processes, deliver personalized experiences, and improve conversion rates.
  • Develop playbooks, onboarding plans, scripts, and enablement tools for scalable team growth.
  • Monitor global market trends, analyze competitive activities, and identify opportunities to stay ahead in the procurement technology landscape.
  • Reporting Insights : Prepare and present business development reports and forecasts to the executive team, leveraging data analytics and AI insights to inform decisions.
Skills and Experience Required:
  • Education : Bachelor s degree in engineering, or an MBA preferred.
  • Experience : Minimum of 13+ years of experience in Inside Sales / SDR / Business Development roles in a B2B SaaS company , with at least 5 years in a leadership/director role .
  • Managed global regions (US, EMEA, APAC) for an enterprise software offering
  • Experience implementing or managing modern sales development tech stacks .
  • Proven experience in integrating AI-driven solutions (including GenAI and digital agents) into business development strategies.
  • Demonstrated success in generating high volumes of leads and building strong outbound programs in US and/or EMEA/APAC regions.
  • Proven ability to lead SDR teams that support Enterprise sales cycles
  • Strong understanding of sales funnel dynamics, KPIs, and sales/marketing alignment.
  • Data-driven mindset with strong proficiency in Salesforce CRM and SDR enablement tools.
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and motivational leadership skills.
  • Entrepreneurial, goal-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced, scaling environment
  • Industry Knowledge : Experience in procurement technology is highly advantageous.

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