Director of Business Development Midwest & Great Lakes

Role Summary

Build and expand a regional territory by selling workforce solutions into data center construction and infrastructure projects. This is a field-based role focused on developing new business, building long-term client relationships, and driving consistent revenue growth across a highly active and accessible region.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities and maintain a strong sales pipeline
• Build relationships with GCs, ECs, developers, and subcontractors
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through contract execution
• Monitor project activity, upcoming builds, and procurement cycles
• Engage with clients in the field, including job sites and industry events
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver competitive solutions

Requirements

• 510+ years of experience in sales or business development
• Background in staffing, telecom, construction, or technical services
• Proven ability to close large deals (67 figure range)
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Willingness to travel regionally (primarily within driving distance)

Territory Overview

Key markets include:

• Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska
• Major hubs: Indianapolis, Columbus, Chicago
• 19+ active hyperscaler builds

Highly drivable territory with limited air travel.

Nice to Have

• Existing network within Midwest construction or data center markets
• Familiarity with major contractors (e.g., Turner, Mortenson, Holder)
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure or hyperscaler projects

Compensation

• Competitive base salary
• Uncapped commission structure
• Bonus incentives tied to territory performance

About Bold Business:

Bold Business is a US-based global business process outsourcing (BPO) firm with over 25 years of experience and $7B+ in client engagements. We help fast-growing companies scale through smart talent strategies, automation, and technology-driven solutions.

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