Senior Director of Strategic Business Development at Saxton & Stump

Please note that the firm is posting this position in advance to attract qualified candidates. We anticipate beginning interviews in January 2026 and will be collecting and reviewing resumes over the coming weeks.Qualified applicants should feel free to apply or send your cover letter and resume to Sara Arndt Vice President of Operations & Success: .Office Location: Malvern Philadelphia Pittsburgh Lancaster or Harrisburg PAJoin one of the most innovative forward-thinking law firms in the country. As a Senior Business Development Leader at Saxton & Stump team youll be joining a culture of excellence and teamwork mixed with a strong focus on investing in our team and the community. We understand that the new legal environment requires a different type of approach to all aspects of the business and weve built that into the way we recruit the way we structure our team and the way we value customer service.This is a highly strategic and impactful role that will align with the firms growth plan. This is also a different role that focuses on strategic business development and product sales. We have a proprietary secret sauce that we will teach youa strategy unique to the firm.Position SummaryThe Senior Director of Strategic Business Development will be responsible for leading the execution of large-scale strategic business development initiatives and pipeline that support the firms long-term growth.This role will drive end-to-end sales program management from planning to post-implementation evaluation ensuring key growth opportunities an enactedincluding new market entry strategic alliances major client expansions and cross-practice initiativesare successfully executed.The ideal candidate is an experienced sales or business development leader with a sprinkling of operations ensuring a strong track record in business development execution within a professional services or law firm environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage firmwide strategic product/business development programs that yield proven sales results.Translate high-level strategic plans into actionable implementation plans with timelines and deliverables.Once approved coordinate with the initiative Driver/Champion (Attorney) along with leadership attorneys and department leads to execution of business initiatives.Manage strategy and research integration planning and execution of strategic alliances partnerships and market expansion efforts.Establish KPIs/performance metrics and success criteria for each program/initiative and provide ongoing reporting to leadership on progress.RequirementsQualificationsBachelors degree in business strategy law or related field required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.10-15 years of experience in sales strategic planning program management or business development preferably in a professional services firm.Demonstrated ability to implement complex high-stakes business programs with multiple stakeholders.Excellent organizational and project management skillsStrong business acumen and analytical capabilities to support planning forecasting and reporting.Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.PMP Lean Six Sigma or similar certifications a plus.Required Experience:Exec Key Skills Business Development,Sales Experience,Direct Sales,B2B Sales,Marketing,Sales Pipeline,Salesforce,Strategic Planning,Enterprise Sales,negotiation,Lead Generation,Contracts Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1