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US Business Development Director for Linguistic Validation - Clinical
Acolad is the global leader in content and language solutions, supporting companies in various industries to scale across markets and drive growth through cutting-edge technology and localization expertise.
Established in 1993, our group operates in 23 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia, with a team of over 1,800 employees supported by a network of 20,000 linguists worldwide.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Business Development Director to join our North American team. The successful candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in selling Clinical-Linguistic Validation services.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic plan to achieve sales targets, expand our customer base, and report on factors influencing account strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to meet annual targets and grow our customer base.
- Monitor and adapt to changes in account strategies and budgets.
- Own and exceed annual assigned sales targets for new business growth.
- Maintain a robust pipeline of 3x annual target and ensure CRM and associated tools are up-to-date.
Requirements:
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- 5-7 years of experience in localization sales, sales management, or sales director roles within the Localization Industry, focusing on Clinical and/or Linguistic Validation and eCoa.
- Strong communication, presentation, and influence skills to engage all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level.
- Demonstrable experience driving sales processes from planning to closure.
- Proven ability to develop client-focused, differentiated, and achievable solutions.
- Advanced knowledge of the localization process, including translation and workflow tools.
- Ability to travel up to 50%.
What We Offer:
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Health Savings, and Flexible Spending Account options.
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Buy-Up Short-Term Disability, Identity Theft, Legal Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance.
- Nine paid holidays per year.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of their backgrounds.
