Director, Business Development – Life Sciences

Cushman & Wakefield

Director of Business Development leading C&W Services’ growth strategy in Life Sciences vertical market. Collaborating with VP and team to expand client base and revenue generation.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $157,250 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a comprehensive growth strategy that will increase revenue, market share, and profitability within the Life Sciences vertical market
Annual achievement of growth and margin targets
Provide guidance and mentorship of the extended teams to ensure mutual success
Provide leadership and direction during times of change or crisis
Partner with our segmentation team to identify and assess new business opportunities, developing plans to deliver significant market share within the Life Sciences vertical market
Create and deliver a method of constantly assessing the buyer journey to ensure our commitment to “reliable delivery”
Partner with Commercial Operations team to monitor and evaluate competitor activities, services, and products
Maximize key relationships to create synergies, alliances, and opportunities
Stay current on industry trends and best practices, sharing knowledge with the team and across the organization
Utilize data and market trends to inform decision making and sales planning
Develop relationships with key partners and customers, working to expand existing partnerships and identify new ones
Serve as a thought leader within the organization and externally, championing growth and transformation
Collaborate with all functions to ensure seamless execution of the strategic roadmap
Create and manage budget for function, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with company objectives
Active and detailed pipeline management ensuring compliance of data management
Direct the preparation and delivery of sales presentation and proposals

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in sales or business development with a proven track record of sustained success
Facilities Services, Facilities Management or comparable B2B sales experience
Proven track record of success in developing and executing growth strategy
Experience guiding and collaborating with cross functional teams
Excellent analytical skills and experience using data to inform decision-making
Ability to execute on multiple initiatives simultaneously
Outstanding written and verbal communication and influencing skills
Experience with CRM software

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, vision, and dental insurance
flexible spending accounts
health savings accounts
retirement savings plans
life and disability insurance programs
paid and unpaid time away from work

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Hard Skills & Tools

growth strategysales planningpipeline managementdata analysisbudget managementbusiness developmentmarket assessmentsales presentationproposal deliveryanalytical skills

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcollaborationcommunicationinfluencingrelationship managementadaptabilitystrategic thinkingproblem-solvingteam guidance