Business Development Director Jobs in Pennsylvania
Business Development Director jobs in Pennsylvania are actively sought across the state's robust mix of financial services, healthcare, life sciences, technology, and advanced manufacturing sectors, with openings ranging from manager-level contributors stepping into their first director role through seasoned senior executives leading enterprise-wide growth strategy. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh anchor the majority of hiring, with a meaningful cluster also emerging in the Lehigh Valley corridor, driven by companies like Comcast, Jefferson Health, and BNY Mellon that maintain deep, lasting operations across the state. The most in-demand specialties center on enterprise sales strategy, healthcare and life sciences business development, and technology partnerships. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Citron is a people first organization. Which is to say, our strength comes from our teams of professionally-trained and Citron Certified Technicians. Citron Hygiene is first and foremost a service business specializing in hygiene, sanitation and disinfection services for washrooms and common areas that meet the needs of commercial establishments and property managers. At Citron Hygiene, we have created a fun, inclusive, collaborative, and team-oriented culture. All departments work together to achieve company goals, with camaraderie and respect. We are completely committed to fostering a great culture because we value our internal talent and work hard on maintaining an environment that provides opportunity to those who seek it out.
What's in it for you as a future team member?
- Attractive remuneration including a competitive base salary plus performance incentives and rewards with an uncapped commission structure.
- A monthly car allowance
- Benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k
- Continuous learning and development : Get the tools, training, flexibility, and autonomy to build your career, be part of our continuous education program.
- Fun, supportive and collaborative team
- Excellent career advancement and learning opportunities within a rapidly growing and stable company
The Business Development Director is responsible for leading the strategy and executing the plan in a specific vertical market (or markets) and/or geographical area to prospect identified accounts and/or verticals for new revenue/new logos.
The Business Development Director represents the entire range of Citron services, consumables, and equipment to these assigned prospects while managing the customer accounts for a defined amount of time to retain business and penetrate at a site level and portfolio wide.
The Business Development Director is an integral part of the selling organization and is looked upon as a sales expert, therefore collaboration within the selling team and participation in various training initiatives will be part of the role.
Activity and revenue expectations are set monthly and reported through Citron CRM tool, Salesforce.com (SFDC) Dashboards and monthly reports. KPIs may be custom to each individual BDD dependent on the territory and/or vertical.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Present, promote and sell Citron Hygiene products and services to prospects (new revenue/logo’s)
- Manage existing client relationships using the Citron sales process and defined pricing and policies of Citron, grow and retain the portfolio revenue in line with company expectations.
- Use Salesforce CRM and other company defined IT systems to effectively manage pipelines, report activity, track sales, send contracts to clients, book appointments and communicate both internally and externally in a professional manner.
- Works together with the VP of US Sales, Directors of Sales and Operations, and other company resources to manage the day-to-day business relationship and ensure Citron’s strong footprint and leadership within the vertical market.
- Attend internal meetings and training fully prepared with relevant customer data on market opportunities, promoting a positive and professional sales attitude in the office and on calls to ensure the high standards are required by Citron for customer service, hygiene, and environmental consciousness are maintained.
- Carry out market research and maintain knowledgeable about the hygiene market in the defined territory, including awareness of competitor activity and new legislation, sharing with your team members and sales leadership teams as appropriate.
- Other duties as requested
- Bilingual is an asset but not mandatory.
- Ability to demonstrate the use of advanced sales skills, especially but not limited to – listening, questioning, summarizing, analyzing, providing, problem-solving, negotiating, closing, and handling customer concerns.
- Strong at building relationships, account management, communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Able to use and understand sales related IT systems (SFDC) and use them effectively to manage own performance, pipelines, forecast and activity.
- Demonstrates the ability to work in a matrix management environment working closely with sales colleagues in internal, regional, and strategic teams as well as operations, marketing, sales operations, finance, bid team, health and safety and compliance to achieve the business goals.
- 5+ years of a proven track record within a national/major account environment of driving revenue growth through new logo acquisitions.
- Must hold a valid Driving License and travel locally to attend meetings.
- Education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in commerce and/or business studies preferred, or the equivalent in related work experience is preferred.
- Industry relevant sales experience is preferred but not essential.
- Must be legally entitled to work at the specified location/region without requiring any sponsorship
- Conditional to a satisfactory background check
Vacant Role
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.
Citron Hygiene is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and to perform the essential functions of this position.
As a people first company, we believe every candidate deserves a genuine human experience. Our recruitment process is fully human led; no AI is used at any stage. Every review, assessment, screening, and hiring decision is made thoughtfully by a recruiter and/or a hiring manager.
Citron Hygiene values the integrity of the recruitment process and strongly encourages applicants to rely on the following trusted sources for information about available employment opportunities: Citron Hygiene's official company website, Indeed, and Glassdoor.
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- Consulting & Professional Services
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in business development director jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required by most Pennsylvania employers
- Seven or more years of progressive sales or business development experience in a relevant Pennsylvania industry
- Demonstrated ability to build and close enterprise-level client relationships in Pennsylvania or Mid-Atlantic markets
- Experience developing go-to-market strategies within healthcare, technology, or financial services sectors
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and data-driven pipeline forecasting methods
- Strong executive communication and presentation skills for C-suite and board-level stakeholders
Business Development Director Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a business development director in Pennsylvania?
Business development director roles in Pennsylvania require no state-issued license, but most employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a closely related discipline, with an MBA viewed favorably for senior appointments. The practical path runs through several years in sales, account management, or strategic partnerships, ideally within one of Pennsylvania's dominant sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, or financial services, before advancing into a director-level role.
Which companies hire business development directors in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring business development directors in Pennsylvania right now include EPIC Healthcare, Resource Innovations, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of major health systems, fintech firms, and enterprise technology companies means demand is spread across multiple industries rather than concentrated in a single sector.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most business development director jobs?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Harrisburg account for the largest share of business development director openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its dense cluster of Fortune 500 headquarters, major health systems, and financial services firms, while Pittsburgh draws demand from its growing technology and advanced manufacturing base, and the Lehigh Valley's expanding logistics and corporate services corridor supports a meaningful secondary market.
Are there remote business development director jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, and more than many senior roles, because a significant portion of business development director work involves strategy, client communication, and analysis that translates well to remote settings. About 64% of business development director openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting employer flexibility at this level. The portions most likely to remain remote are pipeline strategy, proposal development, and national account management, while roles requiring in-person relationship building with local clients tend to be on-site.
How can I get hired as a business development director in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving through a business development representative or account executive role at a Pennsylvania-based employer and progressing into management from there. Large Pennsylvania health systems such as UPMC and Jefferson Health, as well as technology firms headquartered in the Philadelphia region, regularly hire business development associates and sales development representatives as entry points. Building a portfolio of closed deals, measurable revenue impact, or demonstrated client relationship work is the single strongest credential when no director-level title exists yet.
Where can I find and apply to business development director jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to business development director jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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