Director, Business Development

Aramark

Director of Business Development managing sales strategies and customer acquisition for Aramark's SeniorLIFE+ division. Engaging with organizational leaders and driving proposal development with a focus on innovative solutions.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Director, Business Development, SeniorLIFE+ is responsible for the development of the business plan based upon pivotal initiatives.
The Director, Business Development is a highly visible, entrepreneurial role and a key lead in driving the sales strategy for new accounts directly.
Focus on driving customer acquisition through interactions with current or developed networks of top organizational leaders in various organizational settings.
Provide process leadership from contact through strategy, proposal, presentation, and successful conclusion.
Influence and develop team members without formal authority.
Demonstrate personal ownership of prospects and the sales process.
Create a competitive differential by identifying and developing the right team.
Manage efforts of proposal development with the coordinator.
Develop insights that provide opportunities to teach the prospect/client innovative approaches to reach their goals and objectives.
Deliver client‑focused presentations that address client objectives and generate two‑way dialogue.
Build results‑focused relationships with prospective customers.
Network proactively using traditional and social media methodologies to build relationships in target accounts.
Develop access strategies to initiate contact.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 5 years of “high‑end” strategic selling experience is required.
Previous experience in hospitality services and/or operations is preferred, with experience in the senior living sector considered especially valuable.
Proven expertise in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, with strong hands‑on experience in Salesforce (SFDC) for pipeline management, workflow automation, reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat is required.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Ability to think, plan, and sell strategically; possess a consultative, customer‑centric selling philosophy.
Demonstrated ability to build alliances and influence key decision‑makers, both internally and externally, without formal authority.
Manage customer relationships through creative problem‑solving and customer savvy.
Market awareness in a mature service industry; self‑starter who requires minimal direct management.
Prior experience in contract management services; operational acumen and savvy, including pro forma development.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong organizational skills (time and territory management).
Poised and polished presentation skills.
Team‑selling orientation and leadership skills in a non‑reporting environment; ability to “close” the deal.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.
Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic sellingcustomer relationship managementSalesforcepipeline managementworkflow automationreportingcontract managementpro forma developmentpresentation skillscustomer-centric selling

Soft Skills

influenceteam leadershipcreative problem-solvingrelationship buildingconsultative sellingorganizational skillstime managementterritory managementself-startercommunication skills