Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO)

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced CBDO to scale our SEO agency. You will develop new business directions, build strategic partnerships, and increase company revenue.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years of Business Development experience in digital agencies or SEO companies
• Proven track record of attracting and retaining major corporate clients with budgets of $10K+/month
• Deep understanding of the SEO services market and digital marketing landscape
• Experience in building sales departments and implementing CRM systems
• Strong negotiation skills at the C-suite level
• Knowledge of technical SEO aspects for effective client communication
• Successful experience in building and developing teams of 10+ people
• Experience in managing distributed teams and cross-functional collaboration

Core Responsibilities:

• Developing agency growth strategy and expansion into new markets
• Building systems for key account acquisition and management
• Developing partnership networks and collaborations with other agencies
• Launching new agency services and products
• Optimizing and scaling sales processes
• Managing the Business Development team
• Developing a personal brand and representing the company at industry events
• Building strong teams through hiring, training, and employee development
• Creating systems for talent motivation and development within the team

Success Metrics:

• Monthly revenue growth
• Number of new enterprise clients
• Average deal size and customer LTV
• Number of successful partnership programs
• Key client retention rate
• Team performance and engagement metrics

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary + profit sharing
• Resources for new business development initiatives
• Team of experienced SEO professionals
• Flexible schedule and remote work options
  Required Personal Qualities:
  • Systems thinking
  • Strong negotiation and sales skills
  • Ability to build long-term relationships
  • Proactive mindset and entrepreneurial approach
  • Readiness for intensive work
  • Ability to handle large volumes of information
  • Leadership qualities and ability to inspire teams
  • Mentoring and employee development skills
  • Emotional intelligence and ability to work with diverse personalities

  Additional Advantages:

  • Experience working with international clients
  • Public speaking experience
  • Knowledge of additional digital marketing channels
  • Experience in conducting team training sessions and workshops

  Send your CV to this email [email protected]