We’re focused on the technologies and ideas that are helping to solve the world’s social and environmental challenges. And we’re growing our North America Business Development team so, if you think you’re up for the challenge, read on.
What you'll be doing
As BD Director, you’ll be interacting with North America’s top tech innovators daily – through emails, calls, F2F meetings and trade show visits. You’ll be identifying your targets and building relationships, developing proposals and closing deals as well as engaging clients post-sale.
You’ll often be talking to founders, CEOs, and CTOs. You don’t need a deep technical background, but you should be able quickly to grasp the commercial and technical value propositions of companies across a range of high-growth sectors including robotics, renewable energy, electronics, software, and automotive.
You’ll travel within North America and occasionally to Asia to meet clients, attend conferences, and see colleagues in our global offices.
You’ll have a full suite of tools at your disposal – from Salesforce CRM and Sales Navigator to a library of company decks and templates – as well as the day-to-day support and collective experience of your colleagues.
Finally, we’re an employee-owned company and, above all, we value excellence, honesty, dependability and character.
What you'll be getting
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A competitive salary, incentive scheme and vacation
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The chance to work with an international team (30+ nationalities and counting!) within a diverse and open-minded company culture
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Comprehensive (PPO) health/dental/vision insurance
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401(k) plan with employer matching
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Ample opportunities for career advancement and responsibility
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Opportunities to travel within North America and Asia
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Exposure to cutting-edge technologies addressing some of the world’s most pressing issues – seeing how people, ideas and technologies from around the world come together to create self-driving cars, fuel cells, game-changing software, robotics and more
What you'll need
- Native/fluent English – to get complex ideas across to prospects and to understand the intricacies of their businesses
- Ideally, knowledge of China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan or SE Asia – to relate to our company’s history and mission
- A deep understanding, network, and ideally experience working in the North American venture capital and tech environment – to identify the right companies and people to engage
- A genuine interest in technology, sustainability and international business – to pitch Intralink confidently and passionately
- 10+ years of sales/business development experience in relevant technology sectors such as software, telecoms, renewable energy, automotive, electronics – to bring your own contacts and flair to the job
- The ability to work independently while being very much a part of a team
- A university degree in business, management, Asian studies, or in a technical/engineering field
- Permanent legal right to live and work in the US
- Ideally you are based in Silicon Valley or near Boston, but remote locations will also be considered
If that sounds like the career path for you, apply below and we hope to see you at an interview soon.