What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Business Development position at Strategic Talent Partners?
Our client, a Minneapolis-based communications and creative organization, is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead growth and help expand their impact. This is a mission-driven team grounded in five core values that shape how they work and how they show up for clients and one another:
- Drive toward remarkable outcomes
- Big heart, no ego
- Invite the challenge
- Say it, do it, learn from it
- Help others succeed
The Director of Business Development will play a key role in advancing this mission. Which is connecting with the right partners, nurturing relationships, and stewarding a sales process that reflects these values at every stage.
In this role, you will lead the organization’s growth strategy by building a strong, healthy pipeline; cultivating authentic relationships; and elevating the story and services of a team known for creativity, clarity, and meaningful client impact. You’ll represent the organization in the community, identify aligned opportunities, and guide prospects through a thoughtful and well-structured process.
This role is ideal for someone who is both strategic and hands-on. Someone who thrives in conversations, builds trust quickly, and enjoys finding clarity in complex situations. You understand how to connect mission-driven work with the right audiences and how to move opportunities forward with discipline, empathy, and insight.
What You Bring:
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Experience in business development, donor advancement, sales, or marketing
• Proven ability to manage a pipeline, convert opportunities, and articulate value
• A values-driven approach that reinforces trust and collaboration
• Comfort representing a creative, purpose-driven organization in a variety of spaces
Preferred:
• Experience in nonprofit, creative agency, or mission-oriented environments
• Familiarity with the EOS/Traction model
• Existing network within the Minneapolis–St. Paul business or nonprofit community
If you’re energized by growth, storytelling, and helping organizations make meaningful progress, this opportunity offers the chance to lead with purpose and to help a values-driven team reach its next stage of impact.