VP/SVP, Business Development (Technology)

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Vice President of Business Development to lead growth within our Technology vertical, specifically focused on selling services that address data and technology challenges within high-tech. This pivotal role emphasizes positioning Bounteous as a strategic partner to clients undergoing business transformation enabled by technology modernization and innovation.

As a sales leader, the Senior Vice President (SVP) will identify, qualify, develop, and close opportunities with both new and existing clients. The ideal candidate will leverage a proven track record of prospecting, nurturing relationships, and closing multi-year engagements while fostering trust and long-term partnerships.

The SVP must demonstrate strong executive influence, consultative business development skills, and expertise in technology-driven digital transformation, with a focus on creating measurable value for clients and articulating Bounteous' unique positioning in addressing high-tech vertical challenges. The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience from a technology consultancy and/or digital engineering firm, with a focus on uncovering and solving the most strategic challenges facing CMOs, CDOs, CIOs, and CTOs of B2B businesses in software, SaaS, ERP, and other high-tech areas.

They will possess the ability to shape technology and data strategies, cultivate business opportunities, tell powerful stories detailing how Bounteous has delivered transformative technology to its existing customers, and deliver impactful results that drive financial success.

Role and Responsibilities

Directly qualify, develop, and close multiple seven-figure deals to drive new business revenue within the calendar year.

Utilize a strong network of industry connections and contacts to identify, engage, and secure new business opportunities.

Develop and sell global solutions that leverage APAC and North America-based teams.

Design and implement a structured approach to effectively research and qualify new prospects; execute a disciplined outreach strategy.

Develop go-to-market plans, with an emphasis on shaping marketing plans, prospecting efforts, and service offerings to address critical client needs within our ideal customer profile, ultimately leading to multi-year, strategic engagements.

Qualify and nurture opportunities at every stage of the business development funnel: initial engagement, needs assessment, opportunity framing, qualification, proposal creation, contract negotiations, close.

Support sales revenue forecasting, resource/staffing forecasting, and annual budgeting processes.

Navigate power structures of client and target organizations to identify and build connections with key decision-makers and uncover business opportunities.

Understand customer business challenges and articulate how Bounteous has helped other customers best utilize technology to address similar needs.

Lead the process of solutioning customer needs in partnership with solution and competency leads to develop differentiated win strategies, strategic vision, and Bounteous' value proposition as a leader in technology solutions.

Deliver inspirational, winning proposals and presentations that articulate and demonstrate our value and unique position to envision and build robust digital experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

15+ years of experience successfully closing strategic deals worth $5MM+ in annual revenue for a systems integrator, technology provider, or digital consultancy.

15+ years of experience establishing, developing, and maintaining relationships with executive-level (VP, SVP, C-suite) leaders of B2B businesses in software, SaaS, ERP, and other high-tech areas.

5+ years of proven success selling global solutions in collaboration with international teams.

An extensive network of high-tech industry connections and contacts.

Proven success selling complex, multi-year engagements, including Build, Operate, Transfer models.

Outstanding presence, presentation, and negotiation skills; the ability to inspire, engage, partner with, and influence executive-level leadership.

Exceptional written communication skills: the ability to craft persuasive and polished proposal copy and written communications.

Strong listening skills: a keen ability to listen for client pain points and unspoken objections, ultimately developing insights into win strategies.

Excellent organizational skills and a methodical approach to tasks.

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience preferred.