Location:  you can be remote within the USA
The Director of Business Development role is a key position responsible for stepping into a legacy of deep industry expertise and trusted advisory relationships in the Financial Services (FinServ) sector. This individual will lead efforts to expand opportunities within the Microsoft Data Services Platform, including on-premises and cloud-based offerings, data science, advanced analytics, and application development.We are seeking a candidate who is well-regarded in the FinServ industry, with a proven ability to build trusted advisor relationships and deliver meaningful business transformation. The ideal candidate will have experience speaking at industry events, conferences, and webinars, demonstrating thought leadership and strategic insight.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive market growth by developing and managing strategic relationships with C-level executives and key decision-makers in the Financial Services sector.Lead sales cycles from lead generation to closure, creating and executing strategic account and opportunity plans.Represent Hitachi Solutions as a thought leader at industry conferences, webinars, and customer events, articulating a compelling vision for digital transformation.Build and nurture trusted advisor relationships with Microsoft’s customer-facing teams to enable joint go-to-market strategies.Collaborate with pre-sales engineers and leadership to deliver impactful solutions aligned with customers' business goals.Stay ahead of industry trends and innovations, positioning Hitachi Solutions as a leader in Microsoft-powered FinServ solutions.