Director of Business Development
Tech Stack
Job Description
About AvexAvex is a rapidly growing e-commerce agency that partners with industry-leading brands to deliver value and grow their businesses on Shopify Plus.
From high-growth DTC brands to enterprise, we have partnered with companies such as: KITH, Quip, AriZona Beverages, Athletic Brewing, LVMH, Hugo Boss, Mondelez, O'Neill, Serta Simmons Bedding, Khaite, and many others.
Our ValuesBUILD our clients’ businesses, INSPIRE our employees to grow, CHALLENGE the norm, and DELIVER on our commitments.We design and build digital commerce experiences that connect brands to people through creative, technology and culture.
We believe that our work should not only produce amazing results for our clients but should also be fun and rewarding for our team.
Avex believes in a strong work-life balance, not just churning out projects.
The happier our team is, the more enjoyable the experience is, and the better the results will be for our clients.Role & ResponsibilitiesOverview: We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven sales leader to head our business development initiaitves.
In this role, you will be primarily responsible for generating new business opportunities, closing deals, and building long-lasting client relationships.
You'll work closely with the marketing team to align on strategic initiatives, campaigns, and content that drive lead generation and conversions.
Leveraging your professional network and industry connections will be key to identifying and engaging high-value prospects.
Drive New Business Development Identify, prospect, and engage new business opportunities through outbound efforts, networking, and leveraging existing relationships.
Use your industry connections and strategic outreach to generate qualified leads and initiate conversations with potential clients.
Close new business by presenting tailored solutions and value propositions, negotiating terms, and finalizing contracts.
Align with Marketing Team Collaborate with marketing to ensure alignment of sales and marketing strategies, including content creation, campaigns, and lead nurturing efforts.
Provide feedback on customer insights and market trends to support the development of targeted marketing materials.
Utilize marketing assets and tools to enhance your outreach and increase lead conversion.
Leverage Professional Network & Industry Relationships Tap into your network of industry contacts to generate new leads and build credibility in target markets.
Attend networking events, industry conferences, and business gatherings to identify and foster relationships with prospective clients.
Pipeline & Account Management Manage and nurture your sales pipeline from lead generation to deal closure, ensuring consistent follow-up and timely communication.
Maintain CRM records to track progress, opportunities, and key milestones for each deal.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and handoff of new clients.
Market Intelligence & Reporting Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities.
Report on sales activities, forecasts, and key performance metrics to leadership.
Relationship Building & Client Retention Establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new clients to foster loyalty and repeat business.
Work closely with client success and service teams to ensure customer satisfaction and identify upsell or cross-sell opportunities.