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Business Development Director

Escondido, CA · On-site

Summary The Business Development Director identifies opportunities for new business acquisition ... Advises and supports operations personnel on satisfying the client. * Participates in organizations ...

United Way Worldwide

Director, Operations

Irvine, CA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Partnership Development & Community Engagement * Build and maintain strong relationships with ... Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, business administration, or ...

Metropolis

Director, Business Development

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

Who you are Metropolis is seeking a strategic and dynamic Director, Business Development to join ... Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as marketing, operations, and legal to align efforts ...

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Metropolis

Director, Business Development

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

Who you are Metropolis is seeking a strategic and dynamic Director, Business Development to join ... Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as marketing, operations, and legal to align efforts ...

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What is the difference between Director Operations Business Development vs Business Development Manager?

AspectDirector Operations Business DevelopmentBusiness Development Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees strategic growth, manages cross-departmental operations, and develops high-level partnershipsIdentifies sales opportunities, builds client relationships, and executes business growth strategies
Required CredentialsBachelor’s degree, often MBA, extensive experience in operations and salesBachelor’s degree, experience in sales or marketing
Work EnvironmentSenior leadership, strategic planning, cross-functional teamsSales teams, client-facing roles, marketing departments

The main difference is that the Director Operations Business Development focuses on strategic oversight and operational growth at a high level, while the Business Development Manager concentrates on executing sales strategies and building client relationships. Both roles require strong communication and industry knowledge, but the director role involves broader organizational responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Director Operations Business Development job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Business Development Director

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Fuel Industries
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Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Company Description

From tweens to Millennials, youth culture is bound by one clear fact - they're connecting and playing in ways no other generation has before. They respect peer opinion more than brand loyalty. And they're always asking 'what have you done for me lately?' We're all about helping you answer that question.Fuel helps Fortune 500 global brands connect with Millennial and iGen audiences with deep, digital brand experiences that include immersive virtual worlds, mobile apps and social gaming, branded entertainment, interactive multi-screen experiences, interactive rich media advertising, and digital loyalty programs.

Job Description

Fuel is a digital agency with a focus on Youth Engagement, helping global brands reach kids, tweens, teens, and young adults with branded entertainment and digital marketing experiences for the mobile and social era. Fuel was named by iMedia as one of 25 Agencies to Watch in 2012 alongside companies such as 360i and 72 and Sunny and works with clients including McDonald's, Warner Bros, Lucasfilm, Nokia, and Dreamworks.

We're expanding and are seeking a dynamic, energetic and highly creative Business Development Director, for our L.A. office in Culver City, who brings a wealth of proven experience and an active industry network.

Qualifications

Managing the Process

  • Working closely with our Youth Agency team, you will plan, develop, implement and manage contact and relationship building initiatives with targeted New Business clients in key strategic markets by:
  • Ongoing communication with target clients and networking and relationship building efforts
  • Identification of high potential New Business opportunities via comprehensive strategic analysis of potential client needs across the assigned Target List
  • Manage new business relationships from cold introductions through to pitch presentations
  • Actively engage prospects and ensure strong relationships and follow-up throughout the prospect organization and through the business development process
  • Seek pitch presentation opportunities through a wide network of relevant prospects

Delivering the Revenue

  • Achieving targeted annual revenue delivery against all assigned clients and new business targets
  • Seeking out new business opportunities both within assigned accounts (i.e. new projects) and other new client opportunities as identified and directed

Spreading the Word

  • Evangelizing the power of interactive marketing campaigns by working with Fuel's senior team to ensure that all targeted clients are fully aware of the key ROI benefits of Fuel's digital marketing services and the rapidly evolving opportunities for effective on-line branded entertainment strategies.

Skills & Experience

  • 5-10 years of proven track record of sales/business development success
  • Should be assertive, high energy, independent, self-motivated, results oriented and possess a strong sense of urgency
  • Demonstrated ability in problem solving and negotiation with special emphasis on closing the sale
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task in a deadline driven environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including formal presentations before both small and large groups
  • Travel within North America is required
Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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