Category: Business Development & Client Growth
Location: Boston, Massachusetts (Hybrid)
About the Opportunity
Lavner has partnered with a nationally recognized communications and advisory organization to identify a Director of Business Development & Client Partnerships to support continued expansion across enterprise and leadership-facing markets.
The organization has developed a strong reputation through long-term client relationships, strategic advisory work, and disciplined execution within complex stakeholder environments. Leadership is seeking an individual capable of building trust with sophisticated decision-makers while contributing meaningfully to broader growth strategy.
This role is intentionally consultative in nature and is best suited for someone who understands how to navigate executive relationships thoughtfully rather than relying on transactional sales approaches.
The position offers significant autonomy, direct interaction with senior leadership, and exposure to high-level strategic initiatives.
The role is based in Boston with hybrid flexibility.
The Environment
The company operates within a relationship-driven business model where credibility, communication quality, and professionalism are viewed as long-term competitive advantages.
The growth team works closely with leadership and is involved in broader conversations regarding market positioning, partnership strategy, organizational expansion, and client experience.
This is not an environment built around aggressive sales quotas or highly scripted outreach. Leadership values thoughtful business development professionals capable of understanding organizational dynamics, identifying alignment opportunities, and building long-term trust.
The culture itself is collaborative, mature, and highly professional.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Strategic Client Development
Build relationships with executive stakeholders, prospective client organizations, and institutional partners across target markets.
Growth & Partnership Strategy
Support initiatives tied to business expansion, client acquisition, strategic partnerships, and long-term relationship development.
Executive Engagement
Participate in leadership discussions, market-facing conversations, and strategic meetings involving prospective and existing client relationships.
Market Intelligence
Track industry developments, organizational movement, leadership transitions, and broader market activity relevant to growth strategy.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with leadership, communications, and research teams to align business development efforts with the organization’s broader positioning and capabilities.
Ideal Background
The organization is interested in professionals who combine commercial awareness with strong interpersonal communication and executive maturity.
Relevant backgrounds may include:
- Business Development
- Strategic Partnerships
- Executive Search
- Advisory or consulting environments
- Professional services
- Corporate relationship management
- Agency leadership
- Account strategy
- Communications or stakeholder-facing environments
- Client advisory roles
Experience engaging with senior-level stakeholders is strongly preferred.
What the Organization Values
The strongest individuals in this environment often demonstrate:
- Strong executive presence
- High emotional intelligence
- Excellent communication skills
- Strategic thinking capability
- Professional maturity
- Intellectual curiosity
- Ability to build trust organically
- Strong listening and relationship management skills
- Low-ego collaboration style
- Comfort operating with autonomy
Compensation & Structure
- Competitive base compensation
- Performance-based incentive structure
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid flexibility
- Long-term leadership growth opportunity
- Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives
Compensation will be aligned competitively based on experience and overall background.
Confidential Search
This search is being conducted confidentially on behalf of the hiring organization.
Additional information regarding company identity, team structure, and compensation details will be shared with qualified individuals during the interview process.
Apply
Professionals interested in confidential consideration are encouraged to apply through Lavner.
All inquiries will be handled with discretion.