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Director of Business Development

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
Mid level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
Mid level
Lead business development for a full-stack digital agency: develop sales strategies, grow and manage a team of account executives, drive new business and revenue, build client relationships, and coordinate with client service and production teams to ensure project success.
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TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job…
Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 100+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards.

Who We Are:

TransPerfect was founded with a mission to help the world's businesses navigate the global marketplace. Today, we have grown to be an industry leader organization by helping clients globalize their business no matter what service they might need. TransPerfect provides a full array of language and business support services, including translation, multicultural marketing, website globalization, legal support, and any kind of technology solution.

What You Will Be Doing:

The Director of Business Development position at TPT Digital is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing full stack digital agency that was formed in 2019 as an independent division of the world’s leading language translation company, TransPerfect Translations. With the support of our parent company, whose clients include more than 80% of the Interbrand Top 100 global brands, TPT Digital is focused on delivering excellence in support of our clients’ global digital marketing strategies. Our Specialty is multi-faceted global campaigns executed at scale!

Who We Are Looking For:

The successful Director of Business Development (DBD) at TPT Digital is an entrepreneurial self-starter who is motivated to increase overall revenue and foster an environment of delivering excellence for your client partners. The successful candidate will:

  • Develop an effective understanding of the capabilities and competitive advantages of TPT Digital.
  • Grow and develop a team of account executives
  • Conceptualizing and deploy sales and networking strategies to maximize new business and engagement scope.
  • Work closely with client service and production teams to ensure that all projects are handled appropriately with keen attention to detail and a focus on measurable success.

Required Experience:

  • Minimum of 4 years in a client facing role or business development position with at least 3 years of experience in digital marketing
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Self-starter comfortable with a high degree of accountability
  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Why TransPerfect:

For more than 30 years, TransPerfect has honed a culture where all kinds of ideas are shared and new ventures are not only welcomed, but also encouraged. In this fast-paced environment, employees are intellectually stimulated so they can grow alongside the organization. From Intern to President, we believe that every single employee should have a voice and contribute to the amazing services we offer our clients.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, membership to child-care providers, and other TransPerks. You even get your birthday off because let's face it, we're stoked that you were born.

TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. For more information on the TransPerfect Family of Companies, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com.

TransPerfect Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

Chicago, United States

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