VP/Director, Business Development

Position: VP/Director, Business Development

Location: San Diego/Ottawa/Remote

GHB Intellect

GHB Intellect is a world-class, full-service, intellectual property (IP) consulting services firm. With over 600 top-notch experts and professionals, state-of-the-art equipment and laboratories, and over a decade of business history, we provide unparalleled expertise and turn-key services to the intellectual property and high-tech industries.

GHB Intellect has been continuing its tremendous growth over the last few years, providing comprehensive services (technical, financial, IP, litigation, business) to high-tech companies, law firms, VCs, funders, etc. Our unique value proposition and the high potential for professional advancement make this an excellent career opportunity for the motivated, goal-oriented candidate. For more information on GHB Intellect, please visit https://ghbintellect.com/.

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and self-starting individual with extensive experience in the IP industry to join the company in a senior role to help us continue our growth. The successful candidate will assist the company both strategically and tactically. She/He will development comprehensive business development strategies, identify potential markets/clients, and lead us in securing strategic engagements. The successful candidate will also assist in developing/revising business plans for continued revenue growth using GHB Intellect’s unique value proposition.

Responsibilities include:

• Spearhead business development activities
• Identify new opportunities in existing and new markets
• Drive revenue growth and generate new opportunities
• Manage client acquisitions from start to finish, from identifying and contacting decision makers to final negotiation and contract finalization
• Help develop strategic plans for company growth
• Work as a key member of the GHB Intellect team to lead the company into the future
• Collaborate with all internal and external stakeholders to strategize on best approach to develop business and growth
• Organize using CRM tools

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be customer service oriented and have friendly yet professional demeanor. Candidates need to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and competencies:

• 10+ years of business development/marketing experience in intellectual property industry
• Experience with patents and IP consulting
• Proficient in CRM tools
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• Passionate about the intersection of technology and intellectual property
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Team player
• MBA or JD degree is a plus

Compensation

GHB Intellect offers highly competitive compensation packages, including revenue-sharing profit-sharing, 401K matching, medical, vision, and dental coverage, etc.