Business Development Director Jobs in Ohio
Business Development Director jobs in Ohio are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, and technology sectors and openings at every level from emerging director to senior vice president. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the primary hiring centers, where established employers such as Nationwide, KeyCorp, and Procter and Gamble regularly recruit business development directors for enterprise sales, strategic partnerships, and market expansion roles. Candidates with backgrounds in SaaS sales leadership, healthcare revenue growth, or industrial distribution are among the most sought-after in the current Ohio market. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This is not a job where someone hands you a checklist.
I own three growing businesses in Summit County, and I need a right hand. Someone who can take an idea from me on Monday and have it moving by Friday, without me checking in on it. Someone who lives and breathes AI and knows that every business heading into 2027 will be AI first or left behind. If you are a builder, a self-starter, and the kind of person who figures it out instead of waiting to be told, keep reading.
WHO WE ARE
- AK Renovations: A full-service residential remodeling company. Kitchens, baths, basements, additions, and whole-home renovations across Summit County. Over 25 years in business, built on craftsmanship, transparent pricing, and no surprises.
- Hometown Builders Club: A tech-enabled home advisory and membership company launching now. We give homeowners a complete picture of their home, a plan for its future, and a network of vetted local trade partners to get the work done.
- A commercial property venture: Contractor lease space, new buildings, and a topsoil screening operation.
All three are growing at the same time, and all three are being built AI first. That is why this role exists.
WHAT YOU WILL OWN
1. Growth. Your biggest job is building and running business development and marketing across all three businesses.
- Build the marketing engine from the ground up: websites, social media, email, local advertising, content, and lead generation
- Launch Hometown Builders Club in the local market and build its referral relationships with realtors and trade contractors
- Fill the pipeline for AK Renovations and turn more leads into signed projects
- Find tenants and partners for the commercial property
- Track what is working, cut what is not, and report the numbers
2. The AI operating system. We are building one AI-driven system that runs everything: marketing, lead handling, client communication, proposals, project tracking, bookkeeping support, and reporting. You will build it and run it.
- Design and build AI workflows and automations across all three businesses using tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Zapier, and whatever comes next
- Set up and manage our CRM and connect it to everything else so no lead falls through the cracks
- Use AI to produce marketing content, proposals, and client communication at a pace a traditional team could not match
- Stay on top of the AI landscape as it changes month to month, test new tools fast, and bring the ones that work into the business
- Train the rest of the team to work AI first
3. Structure and compliance. You will help me run the businesses day to day.
- Build the systems, processes, and workflows that let us scale without chaos
- Keep us compliant: licensing, insurance, permits, contracts, and filings across all entities
- Manage vendors, agencies, and outside contractors
- Take projects off my plate and see them through to done
WHO YOU ARE
- A true operator. You execute. You do not need to be managed, reminded, or babysat.
- An AI expert. Not someone who has tried ChatGPT a few times. Someone who uses AI tools every day, builds automations with them, and keeps up with what changed this month.
- A self-starter who sees what needs to happen and does it
- Creative. You come up with ideas, not just carry them out.
- A problem solver who brings solutions, not just problems
- Organized enough to juggle three businesses without dropping balls
- A clear, confident communicator with homeowners, contractors, realtors, and vendors
WHAT YOU BRING
- 5+ years in marketing, business development, operations, or running a business
- Hands-on, provable experience building with AI tools: automations, agents, content systems, or AI-driven workflows
- Proof that you have built something from scratch: a campaign, a program, a system, a department, or a company
- Experience with CRMs, social media, and digital marketing tools
- Experience in home services, construction, real estate, or local small business is a big plus
WHAT YOU GET
- A seat next to the owner and real influence on how three businesses grow
- Freedom to build things your way
- Base salary plus performance-based profit sharing. When the businesses win, you win.
- A front-row seat to building an AI-first company from the ground up
- Room to grow as the companies grow
- A local, family-run team that does good work and treats people right
If you need step-by-step direction to do your best work, this is not the right fit. If you have been waiting for the chance to build something and own the results, I want to hear from you.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- Describe an AI automation or workflow you built and use regularly. What tools did you use and what does it do?
- What changed in the AI world in the last 60 days that you think matters for a small business, and why?
- Do you have at least 5 years of experience in marketing, business development, or operations?
- You are handed a business with no marketing and no systems. What are the first three things you do in your first 30 days?
- Can you work on-site in the Cuyahoga Falls area?
Work Location: In person
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Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Law & Legal Services
- Investment & Asset Management
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in business development director jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required
- Seven or more years of progressively responsible sales or business development experience
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage a pipeline of enterprise or mid-market accounts
- Proven leadership of cross-functional teams across product, marketing, and account management
- Experience negotiating and closing complex, multi-stakeholder deals in B2B environments
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce to manage forecasting and reporting
Business Development Director Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a business development director in Ohio?
Most business development directors in Ohio reach the role by building several years of quota-carrying sales or account management experience before moving into leadership. Ohio does not require a state-issued license or registration for this role. Employers in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati typically expect a bachelor's degree in business or a related field, a history of managing complex sales cycles, and demonstrated team leadership, whether through direct reports or cross-functional project ownership.
Which companies hire business development directors in Ohio?
Employers hiring business development directors in Ohio right now include Total Extended Care Services, EWI, and prasco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, regional health systems, and advanced manufacturing firms means demand comes from a broad mix of industries rather than a single dominant sector.
Which Ohio cities have the most business development director jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland lead Ohio for business development director openings. Columbus drives the largest share through its dense cluster of insurance, fintech, and retail headquarters, while Cleveland's strength in healthcare and industrial manufacturing and Cincinnati's base of consumer goods and logistics companies account for consistent demand outside the capital.
Are there remote business development director jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and the role is relatively remote-friendly given that much of the work involves strategic planning, relationship management, and executive presentations that can be conducted virtually. About 33% of business development director openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broad employer comfort with distributed leadership at this level. Client-facing and territory-growth functions are the portions most likely to require periodic in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a business development director in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving up from an account executive, sales manager, or partnerships manager role at a mid-size Ohio employer, then pursuing a director title once you can show revenue ownership and team influence. Large Ohio-based employers in insurance, healthcare, and manufacturing, including hospital systems and regional banks, often promote from within or recruit candidates from adjacent commercial roles. Earning a Certified Sales Leadership Professional credential or completing an MBA at an Ohio institution can strengthen a candidacy when direct director-level tenure is limited.
Where can I find and apply to business development director jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to business development director jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and target market, and apply directly to each one.
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