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Senior Business Development Director

The Hanover Research Council
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States
May 07, 2026
Senior Business Development Director Hanover Research Do you thrive on building long-term, strategic partnerships andleveragingmarket research to drive impactful business decisions? If so, Hanover Research wants to hear from you! The Senior Business Development Director consults senior-level executives about how research can transform B2B and B2C companies. A highly motivated sales professional can use their knowledge of market trends and Hanover's market research capabilities to craft compelling solutions and generate revenue for the company while maximizing personal earning potential. Our Senior Business Development Directors play a critical role driving the growth and expansion of our firm. They are passionate about the markets we serve and are dedicated to high-performance. Responsibilities Consult with prospects to identify challenges and issues impacting Enterprise executives Educate prospects on solutions offered by Hanover's unique products and services Deliver polished presentations by phone and in-person that move opportunities from introduction to close Manage a robust pipeline of prospects Accurately forecast based upon realistic opportunity assessment Meet challenging monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue goals Act as a mentor to entry-level associates As Sr, Business Development Director your quota will range from $1.1MM - $1.8MM and is based on individuals experience, territory, time of year, along with other discretionary factors Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred (business, social sciences, education, communications, political science, economics, psychology, public policy preferred) 5-8+ years of consultative sales experience Excellent oral and written communication skills Well-developed ability to ask probing questions and match solutions to prospects' challenges Strong organization skills and ability to manage a busy pipeline and meeting calendar Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Salesforce Location Remoteoptionavailable Will need to work Eastern Standard Time zone hours HQ islocatedArlington, VA #LI-Remote #Remote Benefits Competitive base salary and uncapped commission earning potential exceeding $235K+ Award-winning training program on markets, researchmethodologiesand sales skills Top performers will be eligible for an annual sales incentive trip Starting at 18+ days Paid Time Off, plus 2 floating PTO days 14 paid holidays including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, and Indigenous People's Day, and personal holidays Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits package 401(K) employer matchingprogram Health and wellness packages with discounts to local gym All travel expenses will be covered Compensation Hanover Research strives to create compensation and benefits programs that are competitive,equitable,and fair. The On Target Earning (OTE) range for this role is $195,000 - $240,000 per year, which iscomprisedof a base salary range from $115,000 - $145,000 and a variable uncapped commission structure ranging from $80,000 - $95,000 when goal is 100% obtained for this role.Please note that the base salary offered is contingent on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Our base pay range isdeterminedby the role and the market. Hanover believes in supporting our team's overall well-being now and in the future. We provide retirement benefits and 401K matching to help youplan ahead, wellness benefits to keep you healthy, medical coverage to lift you up if you or your dependents get sick, and paid time away to rejuvenate. You can learn more about our benefits on ourHanover Research Careerspage or please talk to your Recruiter to learn more. About Hanover Research Founded in 2003, Hanover Research is a global research and analytics firm that delivers market intelligence through a unique, fixed-fee model to more than 1,000 clients.Headquarteredin Arlington, Virginia, Hanover employs high-caliber market researchers, analysts, andaccountexecutives to provide a service that is revolutionary in its combination of flexibility and affordability. Hanover was named a Top 50 Market Research Firm by the American Marketing Association from 2015 to 2021. To learn more about Hanover Research, visitwww.hanoverresearch.com Hanover Values Business Building-We build our business quickly and intelligently and we help our clients do the same Thought Leadership and Innovation-We strive constantly to deliver better information in a better way Service-To our clients and our community, service is our guiding principle Leadership and Mentorship-Our talent is our greatest asset, and we hope to help our people be their best Firm Citizenship-We are optimists who believe there are endless possibilities for our company and ourselves How to Apply If you are interested in the prospect of working for a dynamic, fast-growing company, we encourage you tosubmityour resume and any other supporting materials by applying to the job here oncareers current openings. Hanover strives to be accessible to all users and job seekers. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance in accessing our website or completing a job application, please contact Hanover Research at 202-559-0050 or via emailRecruiting@hanoverresearch.comAll information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. Hanover Research provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, or status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. You can learn more onourEqual Employment Page.