[Remote] Vice President of Business Development

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ascendum Solutions is seeking a senior business development leader to accelerate growth across their Digital and AI solutions portfolio. This high-impact role involves shaping strategy, opening new markets, and building executive relationships to drive transformation for clients.ResponsibilitiesOwn Growth Strategy: Develop and execute bold business development strategies that expand our presence in new markets and deepen key client relationshipsEngage at the Top: Build trusted partnerships with C-suite and senior decision-makers, positioning yourself as a strategic advisor on digital and AI transformationTurn Ideas into Solutions: Partner with internal experts to design tailored digital solutions that solve real business problems and deliver measurable outcomesLead with Insight: Bring a strong, informed perspective on emerging technologies, AI trends, and competitive dynamics and translate that into opportunityWin as a Team: Collaborate across marketing, delivery, and leadership to create compelling, proactive pursuits that stand out and winDeliver Results That Matter: Own pipeline creation, drive complex deal cycles, and consistently deliver against ambitious revenue targetsSkillsA proven track record of winning and closing high-value B2B deals in the digital solutions space10+ years of business development experience, with a strong professional network and reputation in the marketA true “builder” mindset you're proactive, strategic, and know how to generate momentum from scratchExecutive presence and the ability to influence, challenge, and inspire senior stakeholdersA natural curiosity for emerging technology, especially in AI and data-driven solutionsExperience leading growth initiatives or sales teams, with a focus on driving measurable outcomesStrong command of CRM tools and pipeline management, with a data-driven approach to forecasting and performanceFlexibility to travel (25%+) to build relationships and close deals where they happenCompany OverviewDevelop Beyond. Empowering people and businesses through tech, talent, and innovative solutions. Digital. Design. Data Analytics and AI/ML It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.ascendum.com.