Business Development Director II - West Coast

We are seeking a results-driven sales professional to manage and grow assigned accounts while delivering against revenue targets. This role focuses on building strong client relationships, developing strategic account plans, and identifying new business opportunities. You will lead client engagement, manage pipeline and forecasting through SFDC, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver tailored solutions and maximize customer satisfaction. Success in this role requires strong commercial acumen, relationship management skills, and the ability to navigate complex sales cycles across a dynamic client base. Summary of Responsibilities: Achieves annual sales plan and sales targets for assigned accounts. Establishes, nurtures and grows client relationships at the appropriate levels. Develops account plans and partnerships with key accounts. Provides weekly sales activity reports to management. Develops client call cycle to achieve objectives and sales plan; Follows up on leads. Provides general intelligence on key competitors. Sells the business unit’s capabilities and differentiation frameworks. Recognizes and communicates sales opportunities for other business units. Sets and manages customer expectations. Collaborates with companywide resources to achieve superior customer satisfaction. Organizes and hosts client visits. Evaluates quotations for territory and provides inputs to ensure client and company requirements are met. Uses SFDC to manage internal communication and document territory and client information as required for the business unit. Responsible for Opportunity Management and accurate pipeline forecasting. Collaborates effectively with sales executives from other Fortrea units to bring potential opportunities to their attention and to identify and win multi-unit projects. Assists in determining margins and pricing with Client Services. Participates in proposal scope development as appropriate. Maintains frequent personal contact with clients. Participates in corporate teams to build relationships with key accounts. Leads client presentation. Client based to include domestic, regional or transatlantic responsibilities. Leads client presentations. Supports an established client base where appropriate. Qualifications (Minimum Required): Bachelors degree in life science or business field preferred. Advanced industry knowledge. Demonstrated client retention skills. Ability to manage difficult client and/or financial situations. Ability to differentiate Fortrea from competitors. Strong working relationship with internal Fortrea management and site leadership. Demonstrated ability to acquire and grow client base. Experience (Minimum Required): 4+ years sales (or relevant) experience selling services directly to the pharmaceutical and biotech section with direct interaction with mid-level and executive level decision makers. Pay Range: $140,000-$160,000 (The range does not include benefits, and if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity) Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here. Application deadline: June 30, 2026 #LI-LL1 #LI-Remote Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here. Apply To This Job