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Director of Business Development

Blue Ops
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/6/2025

Position Overview: We are looking for an organized, extroverted self-starter with 4 years of business development experience in the financial services sector, particularly with middle market investment banks and private equity firms. This role emphasizes relationship building, strong time management skills, and requires 30-50% travel.


Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies targeting investment banks and private equity clients.
  • Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
  • Market Research: Conduct thorough analyses to identify opportunities and trends within the investment banking and private equity sectors.
  • Sales Leadership: Drive sales efforts to achieve revenue targets by effectively communicating our value proposition.
  • Partnership Development: Identify and establish strategic partnerships to enhance market position and drive growth.
  • Client Engagement: Proactively manage client relationships to ensure high satisfaction and address needs.
  • Collaboration: Work with internal teams, including marketing and operations, to align business development initiatives.


Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • Experience: 4-5 years in business development/sales within financial services, especially investment banking or private equity.
  • Skills: Strong network in the industry, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, and proven sales success.
  • Attributes: Highly organized, strategic thinker, with strong time management skills and interpersonal effectiveness.


About Us

Xerxes Global Holdings is comprised of the following businesses:

  • EBM Software delivers performance software solutions that drive growth for private equity funds, investment banks, and middle market to large corporations.
  • Blue Ops specializes in strategic M&A advisory and business growth in private equity, investment banking, portfolio companies, etc.
  • The Association of Retail and Consumer Professionals (ARC) is the parent organization of the Category Management Association (CMA), the Shopper Insights Management Association (SIMA), the Retail Dieticians Business Alliance (RDBA), and the Space Planning Association (SPA).
  • XGS is our new data science and artificial intelligence business headquartered in Dublin, Ireland that focuses on developing and productizing advanced analytics for clients.
  • Studio X provides a full range of video production to internal and external clients our of our film studio in Minneapolis.


THE PACKAGE

The salary range for this position also includes variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and commission incentives. Individual pay will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and education. While the range listed reflects the target compensation for new hires, we may exercise flexibility to accommodate exceptional qualifications or circumstances.


Benefits

In addition to a competitive pay program, we believe in supporting the health, wealth, and well-being of our team members and their families through a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Additional perks tailored to your needs

Employees here are an elite group of bright, strategic thinkers. They are encouraged to take the ball and run with it, and there’s no question your impact can be felt. Our employees are highly valued on an individual level and are constantly pushed to grow and continuously move onward and upward in their careers. Here, you’ll work with top-level executives and thought leaders, making connections, and continually learning. We do everything possible to ensure you can grow and shine in your role.

Xerxes Global, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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