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Director of Business Development
Affinity Search
Location : Shakopee, MN, 55379
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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A Director of Business Development uniquely blends strategic account targeting with deep relationship building at Fortune 1000 companies. Unlike general sales managers, they focus on long sales cycles and large deals exceeding $250k, leveraging professional services expertise to drive sustainable revenue growth.
Career paths often lead toward executive roles such as VP of Sales or Chief Revenue Officer. Professionals refine skills in global market expansion and complex deal structuring, making them prime candidates for corporate development or strategic leadership positions within large organizations.
Their day revolves around prospect research, coordinating with subject matter experts, crafting tailored client solutions, and conducting in-person meetings at least three days a week. Balancing strategic planning with hands-on client engagement is crucial in hybrid environments.
Minneapolis offers a moderate to high demand for this leadership role due to its robust corporate sector. Candidates will face competition from professionals with stable career histories and proven success in B2B sales cycles spanning several months.
Yes, proximity to corporate headquarters in Minneapolis means candidates should be prepared for frequent client interactions and networking. The region favors professionals with strong local market knowledge and hybrid work flexibility.
Affinity Search emphasizes engagement solutions tailored to Fortune 500 clients, demanding expertise in employee motivation and channel partner programs. This role uniquely blends strategic sales with an understanding of complex incentive platforms, setting it apart in the business development field.
They offer uncapped commission structures linked to revenue and profitability, encouraging high performance. The company fosters collaboration with experts to design solutions, providing a dynamic environment where leadership in new business development is highly valued.
Typically, the base salary is around $140,000 annually, complemented by substantial commissions and bonuses tied to performance. This compensation reflects the seniority and specialized sales expertise required for success in the Minneapolis market.
Directors focus on strategic account entry and managing complex sales cycles with large deal sizes, while specialists handle lead generation and initial prospect engagement. The director role demands broader leadership and revenue accountability.
Candidates should demonstrate a decade of B2B sales experience targeting Fortune 1000 firms, a stable career with few job changes, and a proven record of closing high-value contracts. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is essential.
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