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

• 5–10+ years of experience in sales or business development

• Background in staffing, telecom, construction, or technical services

• Proven ability to close large deals (6–7 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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