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Business Development Manager – Municipal

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Performance Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Business Development, Business Management
  • Sales
    Business Development, Sales Manager
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Purpose

Business Development Managers work to grow Performance Services by identifying business opportunities, strategically building relationships with clients, and winning business contracts. Business Development Managers provide a seamless process from the first meeting throughout the guaranteed period, providing sole accountability for all projects to clients.

Position Purpose

Business Development Managers work to grow Performance Services by identifying business opportunities, strategically building relationships with clients, and winning business contracts. Business Development Managers provide a seamless process from the first meeting throughout the guaranteed period, providing sole accountability for all projects to clients.

Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

Sales Planning and Execution

  • Builds sufficient pipeline to meet or exceed annual sales goal
  • Develops and uses strategies and pre-call plans to maximize sales call effectiveness
  • Qualifies early and disengages from deals that aren’t a fit for PSI or client
  • Cultivates relationships to win new business and expand existing accounts
  • Orchestrates the appropriate PSI & client resources to take control of the deal
Sales Knowledge
  • Tailors the sales message to resonate across multiple buying audiences
  • Conveys industry & technical expertise with decision makers and influencers
  • Educates clients on ways to improve their business (“Commercial Teaching”)
  • Designs strategic and creative business solutions in collaboration with the team
  • Teaches for differentiation to justify PSI methodologies and to handle objections
Client Interaction
  • Generates an emotional attachment to PSI’s value with decision makers & influencers
  • Uses insightful discovery questions to identify and influence business needs
  • Challenges client’s conventional thinking to create new opportunities
  • Crafts business justifications that address financial responsibilities to the community
  • Creates compelling events & navigates client through a committee buying process
Behavioral Competencies

Core Competencies
  • Integrity - We act with integrity; truthful, fair and honest.
  • Continuous Learning – Is a continuous learner focused on constant improvement; embraces new technologies.
  • Exceed Expectations - Work hard to exceed client expectations.
  • Compassion – We are stewards of PSI supporting its growth & ability to help those in need.
  • Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions and decisions.
Position-specific Competencies
  • Results Oriented – Puts direction on achieving results which are aligned with the larger picture of the organization and its strategic goals. Demonstrates assertiveness in achieving personal and team goals.
  • Initiative – Stays focused on results and objectives, despite environmental and organizational changes. Exhibits executive polish when presenting with decision makers and influencers.
  • Decision Making – Makes decisions that are practical, timely, and aligned with the beliefs and values of the company. Decisions are action-oriented and collaborative.
  • Results Driven – Possesses the confidence to purposely drive toward results while constantly problem-solving and engaging the commitment of others. Fosters win-win relationships through collaboration and consensus building.
  • Communication – Collaborates in a way that is goal oriented, yet motivates and engages others in an enthusiastic way. Puts emphasis on building rapport and relationships with individuals and groups in a persuasive and poise communication style. Earns trust by keeping promises and living up to commitments.
  • Adaptability – Recognizing and adapting to changing conditions. Achieves balance between working independently and being a good teammate.
Working Conditions

  • Office functions will primarily be performed at PSI’s main business office or local branch.
  • Some overnight travel will…
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