Director of Business Development (Softlines)

Location: Remote, United States; Fairfield, New Jersey

Salary: USD 120,000–140,000 per year

Company

hirify.global provides inspection, verification, testing, and certification services through a global network serving multiple industries.

What you will do

• Lead strategic business development initiatives, sales plans, prospecting, and assigned-territory targets.
• Develop forecasts and pipelines, analyze market trends and competitors, and provide advanced market intelligence.
• Prepare and oversee client quotes, complex proposals, RFP responses, pricing strategies, and strategic engagements.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, marketing, sales operations, account managers, vendors, and industry partners on go-to-market strategies, lead generation, events, and account handovers.
• Negotiate contracts with procurement teams and senior management while protecting company interests, maximizing profit, and winning business.
• Mentor junior business development staff and lead special projects or cross-functional initiatives supporting organizational growth.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a multinational organization, including international business exposure to imported consumer products in sales, program management, or key account management.
• Post-secondary degree in a relevant field.
• Strong written and spoken English skills.
• Persuasive, diplomatic, proactive, open-minded, and able to sell a concept.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other computer software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, grammar, and composition skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced professional environment and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions safely, accurately, and on time.
• Extended hours and shift work may occasionally be required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of additional languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work arrangement, subject to role and location.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting upon enrollment.
• Employee assistance programs, paid time off, and family leave.
• Online and classroom training, professional development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.