Framework · 11 hours ago
Digital Business Development Director - North America
Framework is a leading company driving digital transformation and innovation in sectors that impact billions of people worldwide. They are seeking a Digital Business Development Director to drive growth and expand their digital business portfolio by identifying and developing new business opportunities in the digital sector, particularly focusing on government clients.
Responsibilities
Define and implement a business development strategy specifically for the digital business vertical, ensuring alignment with our client’s overall digital growth objectives
Identify and assess new business opportunities in digital sectors, including government digital transformation projects, and solutions related to digital payments, digital traceability, and secure transactions
Build and maintain relationships with new clients in the digital space, focusing on government clients. Work to expand our client’s digital footprint by targeting relevant stakeholders, decision makers, and key accounts in both local and international markets
Leverage existing relationships and create new partnerships in governmental ecosystems to increase awareness of our client’s digital offerings and solutions
Develop and implement sales strategies to capture large-scale digital projects and long-term contractual agreements. Drive business opportunities from the initial stages to contract signing, ensuring clear communication and alignment with the internal team
Collaborate closely with the Product Teams and Technology Experts to ensure our client’s digital offerings are competitive and effectively positioned in the market
Gather market intelligence through research, competitor analysis, and customer feedback to keep abreast of trends and forecast future opportunities in the digital business space. Utilize this data to refine the business development strategy
Serve as the key point of contact for major digital accounts and ensure seamless coordination across the internal teams to deliver value. Oversee project execution and ensure high customer satisfaction for all ongoing digital business initiatives
Actively represent our client at digital and technology-focused events, conferences, and market forums to drive brand recognition, generate leads, and stay informed about the latest industry developments
Qualification
Required
At least 10 years of experience in digital business development, sales management, or a similar role, with a focus on digital technology solutions and services
Strong understanding of digital transformation trends, including digital payment solutions, data traceability, AI-powered solutions, and other related digital technologies
Proven experience in selling technology-based solutions to government and/or private sector clients. Knowledge of public sector decision-making processes and how they apply to digital transformation is a clear advantage
Established network in the digital technology ecosystem, including connections with digital technology vendors, start-ups, and governmental digital transformation offices
Track record of success in identifying, negotiating, and closing digital business opportunities and managing long-term client relationships
Ability to work across functional teams, collaborating with product development, marketing, and engineering to drive strategic business initiatives
Entrepreneurial mindset, adaptable to rapidly changing market dynamics, with the ability to identify new digital opportunities and execute plans effectively
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with high-level stakeholders, partners, and clients to influence and persuade effectively
Fluency in English. Spanish language skills a strong plus
High energy and the stamina to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and stakeholders
Ability to operate autonomously and independently, but also work collaboratively within a global team environment