Director of Strategic Business Development at Avantor driving strategic growth for high-value accounts in biopharma and industrial sectors. Building executive-level relationships and leading cross-functional initiatives.
Responsibilities
Join Avantor as a Director of Strategic Business Development and drive strategic growth across a portfolio of competitively held accounts in the Midwest region
Serve as a key liaison for high-value accounts, aligning internal stakeholders across sales, supply chain, pricing, and contracts
Develop and execute strategic account plans, building trust with senior decision-makers
Lead strategic business development efforts across a portfolio of high-value, competitively held accounts
Build and manage executive-level relationships to elevate Avantor’s presence and influence
Develop and execute pricing strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders
Deliver compelling customer presentations and lead contract proposal efforts for new and existing opportunities
Requirements
College degree or equivalent/applicable experience required
5+ years of business development or sales experience in a solution-based, B2B environment
Proven success managing high-level customer relationships and leading cross-functional teams
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence across all organizational levels
Experience in pricing strategy, contract negotiation, and vendor relationship management
Familiarity with biopharma, industrial, or life sciences sectors preferred
Valid driver’s license required due to travel expectations
Proficiency with CRM systems, using data to manage pipelines and optimize performance
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