Director, Business Development - Fundraising

REPORTS TO: President

DEPARTMENT: Sales

JOB PURPOSE: The Director, Business Development - Fundraising will be responsible for identifying and developing leads into new client relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  •  Identify and target non profit prospects and develop client relationships to drive new business opportunities and create long-term profit potential.
  • Identify all services that Amergent can provide.
  • Generate new business leads through personal contacts, trade shows, marketing communications initiatives, etc.
  • Prepare RFP responses and proposals for new business presentations.
  • Actively participate in development and implementation of Amergent promotional strategies and lead generation programs.
  • Work with account teams to develop marketing solutions.
  • Assure high levels of client satisfaction with Amergent products/services.
  • Identify additional revenue opportunities wherever possible.
  • Perform other duties as required

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

Bachelor’s Degree required.  8+ years sales experience in direct or database marketing with a concentration in fundraising and/or database services.  Must have MS Office and Powerpoint computer skills and be able to make sales presentations and write proposals.  Must have a solid history of closing business in the Non Profit sector, whether for full service bureau work or software solutions.  Excellent public speaking skills required.

Computer skills, prioritize and communicate effectively (verbally and in writing), and have the ability to make decisions quickly. Travel by car and airplane required.  Must be able to distinguish between colors, be good with numbers and have exceptional listening skills.

 

If you're interested, you may submit your resume or letter of interest to Human Resources or fax your resume to (978) 531-0400, attention Human Resources.

When sending a resume via email, please use either plain text, Microsoft Word or Lotus WordPro attachments only.

Apply for this job online: jobs@amergent.com
Resumes may also be forwarded to:

Amergent
Attn: Human Resources
9 Centennial Drive
Peabody, MA 01960
Fax: (978) 531-0400