RTI : Senior Director, Business Development-Innovation Advisors – New York

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable / YEAR
  • Job type:
    FULL_TIME
  • Posted:
    4 weeks ago
  • Category:
    Innovation and Knowledge Management, Management and Strategy, Sales and Business Development
  • Deadline:
    31/01/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned business development professional with deep consulting experience, a passion for innovation, and a desire to contribute to societal impact. This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking for a fulfilling chapter in your professional journey where you can apply your deep business development experience and consulting expertise within a mission-driven organization where you can make a meaningful impact. Accomplished professionals seeking to make a difference in this purpose driven organization are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Opportunity Identification: Develop and implement systematic processes for discovering client opportunities that align with organizational strengths and client needs.
  • Innovation Leadership: Collaborate across teams to integrate innovative services into proposals, enhancing value propositions and client impact.
  • Sales Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and expand the sales team, cultivating a culture of accountability and high performance.
  • Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior-level stakeholders to broaden the organization’s impact and reach.
  • Revenue Growth: Drive strategies that achieve measurable business growth by expanding consulting services and surpassing sales targets.
  • Market Insights: Analyze market trends to develop innovative solutions that address evolving client needs effectively.
  • Purpose-Driven Focus: Align all business development efforts with RTI’s mission to improve the human condition.

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following skills and abilities:

  • Innovation Acumen: Ability to embed innovation into client solutions and proposals to drive value.
  • Client Discovery Expertise: Skilled in conducting systematic processes to identify and capitalize on client opportunities.
  • Mission Alignment: Passionate about contributing to societal improvement through impactful consulting initiatives.
  • Innovation Consulting Expertise: Deep understanding of the nuances of innovation consulting, with the ability to position these services strategically.
  • Market Growth Identification: Strong ability to analyze and identify new revenue opportunities by understanding market trends and client needs.
  • Client and Account Management: Proven experience in managing major client relationships and overseeing P&L and operational delivery.
  • Strategic Partnership Development: Expertise in forging partnerships and capturing value from strategic growth opportunities.
  • Leadership and Team Building: Exceptional ability to inspire and lead diverse teams while fostering an environment of collaboration and accountability.
  • Communication and Influence: Outstanding communication skills with the ability to build consensus and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s level degree is required
  • A minimum of 20 years in business development, with extensive experience in the consulting industry and a proven record of driving growth.
  • Demonstrated success in leading and scaling sales teams, particularly within consulting services, preferably working  across multiple sectors, which may include:
    • Consumer Products
    • Medtech
    • Manufacturing
    • Food and Agriculture

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements