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Director of Business Development
Affinity Search
Location : Savage, MN, 55378
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Salary : $140,000 - $140,000 per year
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Director of Business Development
Salary:$140,000 - $140,000 per year
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Posted:November 17 2025
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance:Not Available
We are looking for a Director of Business Development who can get the job done.
Come work for a Global company that specializes in providing engagement solutions for F500 businesses. They offer services related to employee engagement, customer loyalty, sales incentives and channel partner programs. Their goal is to help companies motivate and engage their employees, customers, and partners to drive better results.
Must have a stable career history - no more than 3 jobs in the past 10 years - This is a hybrid role but must be in the office at least 3 days per week.
Need to live in the greater Minneapolis area
Responsibilities
The Business Development Director is responsible for identifying potential accounts, developing an account entry strategy, conducting the prospecting campaign, developing relationships and understanding the customer’s critical business strategies, then working with a team of subject matter experts to create and execute a solution to achieve the customer’s business objectives.Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 10 years of direct B2B sales experience calling on Fortune 1000 companies.
- Clear history of new business development selling professional services.
- Large volume sales experience ($250k plus per sale).
- Experience with broad range of sales cycles (three to six to twelve months).
- History of career stability with a maximum of three jobs in the last ten years.
- Compensation derived through highly leveraged commissions and bonuses.
- Demonstrated track record of increasing revenue through generation of leads
Compensation Opportunity
Compensation is not capped and is based on your performance. Offering a base salary $140K plus commission and a bonus tied to fiscal year revenue production and profitability.
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In Minneapolis, a Director of Business Development often combines deep B2B sales expertise with a strong grasp of regional market dynamics, including Fortune 1000 engagement strategies. Candidates must navigate complex sales cycles and exhibit stability in career progression, reflecting the competitive Twin Cities business environment.
Balancing in-office collaboration at least three days weekly, this position demands proactive client outreach, strategic account planning, and close coordination with subject matter experts. The hybrid model fosters both focused individual work and dynamic team-driven solution crafting crucial to business growth.
Savage companies emphasize long-term relationship building and measurable revenue impacts. Leaders are expected to adapt quickly to evolving client needs, prioritize transparent communication, and contribute to a culture where innovation and employee engagement align with aggressive sales targets.
Affinity Search’s focus on engagement solutions for Fortune 500 clients requires the Director to tailor business development strategies aligning with high-level corporate goals. Their global presence means leveraging a broad network and innovative incentive programs to secure and expand enterprise partnerships.
This role demands leveraging Affinity Search’s comprehensive incentive structures to motivate channel partners and customers effectively. The Director crafts tailored proposals that align with company programs, enhancing client loyalty while maximizing revenue through creative, performance-driven campaigns.
Typical compensation for this role in Minneapolis starts at a $140,000 base salary, with substantial commission and bonus opportunities tied to revenue and profitability. Such packages reflect the high value placed on leadership driving multi-million-dollar sales cycles in competitive markets.
Savage’s proximity to Minneapolis allows reasonable commutes, but traffic peaks can affect daily schedules. Balancing hybrid in-office days requires strategic planning to optimize productivity and maintain engagement without sacrificing personal time.
While a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is standard, certifications in sales leadership, strategic account management, or professional services sales can provide an edge. Local companies also value demonstrated success with Fortune 1000 clients and stable career histories.
Securing accounts with Fortune 1000 firms requires navigating extended sales cycles and complex decision hierarchies. Directors must develop tailored entry strategies and foster multi-level relationships while demonstrating consistent revenue growth amid intense regional competition.
At Affinity Search, the Director’s focus extends beyond sales to integrating engagement solutions that boost employee and customer loyalty. This multifaceted responsibility blends traditional business development with strategic program execution, enhancing the company’s footprint in the Fortune 500 sector.
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