Gradera Inc.

Director of Business Development - AI Transformation

United States full-time Executive $100,000 - $120,000
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Director of Business Development, AI & Digital Transformation
Location: Omaha, NE

Help Organizations Unlock the Power of AI
Join Gradera and Be Part of the Future of Enterprise Transformation
At Gradera, we're helping organizations move beyond AI experimentation and achieve measurable business outcomes through our innovative Software-Orchestrated Services™ platform and solutions.
We're looking for motivated, relationship-oriented sales professionals who are excited about helping companies embrace AI and modernize how work gets done.
The Opportunity
As a Director of Business Development, AI & Digital Transformation, you'll be responsible for identifying business opportunities with your existing client relationships, building relationships with prospective clients, and supporting enterprise sales efforts across a rapidly growing market.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys prospecting, networking, consultative selling, and building strong customer relationships.
You'll work closely with company leadership, solution experts, and delivery teams to help organizations understand how Gradera can support their AI and transformation initiatives.
What You'll Be Doing

Prospect and develop new business opportunities within your existing relationships

Conduct outreach through networking, referrals, industry events, and other channels to identify new clients

Build relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers

Qualify opportunities and understand customer business challenges

Schedule and support discovery meetings, demonstrations, and solution discussions

Collaborate with internal teams to develop client-focused solutions

Maintain pipeline activity and forecast accuracy within CRM systems

Participate in industry events and market outreach activities

Help grow Gradera's brand and presence in key markets

What We're Looking For

7+ years of sales, business development, account executive, or client-facing experience

Experience selling strategic consulting, enterprise solutions, AI-driven services, or related solutions and services

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to identify opportunities and generate new business

Self-motivated, results-driven, and highly organized

Comfortable working in a startup environment with evolving priorities

Interest in AI, digital transformation, and emerging technologies

Proven ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously

What Success Looks Like
Within your first 6 months, you'll:

Build a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities

Develop relationships with prospective enterprise customers

Successfully support and advance sales opportunities

Establish credibility as a trusted business partner

Consistently achieve activity and pipeline goals

Contribute to Gradera's revenue growth and market expansion

Why Gradera?

Join a high-growth company at an exciting stage

Work directly with experienced leaders and industry experts

Gain exposure to AI and enterprise transformation initiatives

Significant growth and advancement opportunities

Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture

Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential

If you're passionate about building relationships, creating opportunities, and helping organizations embrace the future of AI, we'd love to meet you. 🚀
Compensation Range: $100K - $120K
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Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Director of Business Development - AI Transformation role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Gradera Inc.?
  3. Which of Business Development, CRM and Sales have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Business Development, CRM and Sales.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Director of Business Development - AI Transformation role because I can bring practical experience in Business Development, CRM and Sales, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Gradera Inc. needs from this hire.

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