Headquartered in Pennsylvania’s state capital, Harrisburg, AAA Central Penn has earned the trust of its 334,000 members across nine Central Pennsylvania counties. Through the consistent application of our core values, commitment to continual improvement, innovation strategies and industry thought leadership, AAA Central Penn is a respected provider of value for our members. In addition to our roadside service, we provide a wide array of other member benefits and services including financial services and discounts & rewards. We also operate an insurance agency, travel agency, and driving school.

We strive to be the best place to work in the region and put our team first. Whether it is through our recognition programs, engagement opportunities, or working as a team to help better our community through AAA Cares, we love what we do. We work hard to serve members, but we also work hard to make sure our team is supported with an inclusive, open, and flexible work culture.

AAA Central Penn’s acquisition efforts are an integral part of our growth strategy and as such we are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking leader to serve as our Director, Business Development.Asa key member of the Executive Team, this person will have overall responsibility for leading AAA Central Penn’s efforts with researching, recommending, and implementing strategic joint venture partnerships and business acquisition expansion.

Areas of responsibility for the Director, Business Development will include:

• Direct and oversee AAA Central Penn’s business development strategy to identify, develop, grow, and diversify the organization’s products and services.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and partnerships that align with the organization’s overall strategy to promote revenue growth and market expansion.
• Direct financial feasibility studies, proposal development, negotiations, and closure for new business opportunities.
• Lead the implementation team for new business opportunities and collaborate with all stakeholder groups to support business development plans.
• Monitors and evaluates research and development of other organizations to spot emerging trends in innovation and supplement research findings in the industries that the organization serves; adjust organization strategy as needed/required.
• Prepare and present reports on progress towards business development goals to the board and other stakeholders.

The Director, Business Development will possess a bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline with a minimum of 7 years progressively complex marketing or sales experience. Proven track record of successful deal-making and partnership development. Thought leader and innovator with previous experience initiating, driving, and scaling new products and business opportunities.

As a member of the Executive Team, the Director, Business Development, will be eligible for AAA Central Penn's generous benefit package including: 

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with company shared premiums.
• Health Savings Account (with company contribution) and Flexible Spending Account options.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company matching (fully vested upon first contribution).
• Front loaded Paid Time Off (PTO) and a Personal day.
• 8 paid company holidays.
• Monthly vehicle allowance.
• Company paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance plans.
• AAA Premier Membership and other discounts.