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    Business Development Director

    CLEAResult

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    Financial
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    Posted 3 weeks ago
    $116k–$175kOTE
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    Financial

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    At CLEAResult, we lead the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and carbon-neutral energy-efficient future for our communities and our planet.

    We do that by creating a people-first culture built on trust, accountability, and transparency; where every employee – regardless of position, role, or identity is treated with respect and given an equal chance to thrive.Additionally, you will enjoy:• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; we also offer a company-paid health care concierge service to help navigate our health plan to make the best decisions for you and yours• 401(k) with company match• Paid vacation, sick, personal and parental leave time• Paid Volunteer Time: giving back to our communities is important to us• Employee Recognition Program – convert your recognition points into gift cards• Employee Assistance Program – offers

    benefits to help you manage daily

    responsibilities• Access to on-demand training courses to advance further in your careerJob DescriptionWe are looking for an industry leader to join CLEAResult as a Director of Business Development! The Business Development Director supports regional growth by identifying opportunities, building relationships with prospective clients, and helping advance the sales process.

    This role maintains strong industry connections, monitors competitive activity, and contributes insights that support both regional and national strategies. Primary

    Responsibilities Leadership & Team Collaboration

    Support BD Managers and regional team members in developing territory plans and pursuit strategies. Provide coaching on prospecting, client engagement, and opportunity qualification. Contribute to a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented BD culture.

    Business Development & Market Engagement

    Generate leads and initiate conversations with prospective clients. Maintain industry relationships to stay current on utility trends, regulatory developments, and competitor activity. Help identify strategic partn

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $175k (range: $116k–$175k)

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Outbound-Heavy

    Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Territory

    Geographic

    Region-based territory assignment

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Prospecting·Required skill

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Proposals & business cases1–2/week
    Pipeline managementDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Equity/Stock Options

    Ownership stake offered

    Financial Services — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    3–6 months (Retail) · 6–18 months (Institutional)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "Regulatory concerns — need compliance approval"
    • "We already have a vendor for this"
    • "Need to see 3-year track record"
    • "Committee-based decision — multiple approvers"

    Key Industry Metrics

    AUM (Assets Under Management)Risk-Adjusted ReturnsCompliance Pass RateClient Retention RateRevenue Per Advisor

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI in fraud detection and compliance
    • • Open banking APIs
    • • ESG investing mandate shifts
    • • Embedded finance partnerships

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Business-Development
    Sales-Leadership
    Director-of-Business-Development
    Strategic-Sales
    Enterprise-Sales
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    Research CLEAResult's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Review relevant certifications and licensing requirements
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This leadership position involves both strategic planning and hands-on coaching of the sales team.

    Licensing requirements (Series 7, 63, etc.) may be needed or beneficial.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a financial services market.

    The compensation range of $116k–$175k OTE suggests a competitive package for this market segment.

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