Business Dev & Partnerships

New Market

You crack virgin markets where others see impossibility, building commercial empires from zero. This forges CCOs who thrive in ambiguity and turn market skepticism into competitive moats.

Leads to: CCO

Career Progression

Rotational Tours · L1–L3

Build the craft. Prove you can wield the tools of Business Dev & Partnerships.

Transformational Tours · L4–L7

Deliver outcomes. Each tour has a defined mission and success criteria.

Foundational Tours · L8–L10

Shape the organization. Build institutions, not just products.

What Hiring Managers Look For

Market research depth that reveals untapped segments with quantified opportunity sizing and competitive gap analysis.

Revenue-generating partnerships that demonstrate negotiation skill, relationship building, and ability to structure complex multi-party deals.

P&L ownership across multiple markets with proven ability to scale go-to-market strategies while managing board-level stakeholder expectations.

Common Career Transitions

New Market BD → Corporate Strategy at L5-L6 for broader market expansion planning

New Market Partnerships → VP Sales at L6-L7 leveraging channel partnership experience