Director, Business Development

BlueCrest is a global, innovative leader in enterprise print, mail and customer communications. Our products include printers, inserters, sorters and parcel solutions—and a renewed commitment to innovative software and vote-by-mail solutions. We are proud to be an industry and market leader in the mail space. Although our manufacturing headquarters is based in Danbury, Connecticut, we are a global company with clients and team members in over 18 countries worldwide, including an expansive field service team comprised of over eight-hundred specialized field service technicians. DEPARTMENT/ POSITION SUMMARY: * BlueCrest is seeking a leader for the business development and growth pursuits of the Parcel/eCommerce markets. BlueCrest is a leader in provider sorting and software solutions to mailers and shippers. The Director of Business Development is a business-minded professional that strives for organizational success by studying the industry trends to both identify key pursuits and partnerships, but also devise a proactive business track to be a leading guide to the company’s business path. The position will also support & manage the bid and proposal (B&P) effort of the sales efforts for a best market offering. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES * Execute on the strategic business plan as set by BlueCrest leadership * As a leader in the business unit, this person will have a key role focused on market segments for growth, contributing to the team’s growing revenue and profitable sales performance * Strong cross functional communication and technical skills, internal and external * Support and service sales accounts, if assigned. This includes key account(s) in a nurturing stage in the business development role * Represent BlueCrest products and services within the industry * Support sales team efforts with clients and proposal generation * Strategize & adjust content of sales presentations and proposals to meet specific customer needs * Identify and support growth of key partnerships and pursuits by BlueCrest in the industry * Create marketing requirements to drive the brand and product information * Other responsibilities related to Director of Business Development position MINIMUM: * Bachelors Degree in related field * 5 years minimum experience in the industry, parcel or fulfillment industry * Strong technical experience and knowledge in material handling * Strong initiative with exceptional customer service, planning and organization skills * Effective interpersonal and communication skills with ability to present and negotiate * Previous success attaining and exceeding sales goals * General computer proficiency including solid knowledge of MS Office * Understanding of industrial engineering and cost modeling Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled