Farscan is looking to hire a Director of Business Development in Chicago, IL. If you are a self starter and have an entrepreneurial spirit, this is your golden chance to build up a new business with a dynamic team. Please email your resume  to careers@farscan.com. Use “Business Development Director” as the subject line in your email.

The Director will work with the executive team to identify, evaluate and complete business development opportunities relating to our new IT services business unit.

Responsibilities

• Execute all elements of business development for Farscan, from sourcing through negotiation and contract completion in the following areas:

o Custom Software Development
o IT Managed Services
o Internet marketing

• Specific duties will include prospecting for, identifying and qualifying business leads, initiating customer visits, presentations & proposals development, leading/assisting advertising and promotional work to support marketing efforts, maintaining current and potential client contacts, responding to inquiries.

Requirements
• Undergraduate degree in marketing, computers science, or business administration. MBA preferred.
• Professional services background preferred.
• 7+ years of business development and/or client services marketing experience with at least 3 years in the technology industry.
• Proven track record of identifying and delivering commercially viable opportunities.
• Rolodex of contacts at small to large businesses within the state and/or State Government entities
• Successful track record of managing deals and accounts.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to translate negotiations into key contractual language requirements for deals.
• Strong oral and written presentation skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Significant travel with in the state of IL is required.

Important
• Please note that this is a contract-to-hire opportunity. Initial term is 6 Mo.
• No 3rd party resumes please. Farscan does not engage 3rd parties nor pay commissions for hiring.
• Local candidates only.

Farscan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in our operational realm.