Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Pinkerton
Job overview
The Director at Pinkerton leads business development and client relationship management within a specific geographic area to drive revenue growth and ensure delivery of corporate risk management solutions.
Responsibilities and impact
The Director manages client relationships, oversees business development activities, monitors financial performance, collaborates with sales and marketing, manages staff, conducts budget analysis, and participates in networking and contract negotiations.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least ten years of business management experience, strong financial skills including P&L and budgeting, experience managing Fortune 500 accounts, project management skills, excellent communication, and leadership abilities.
Work environment and culture
Pinkerton values integrity, vigilance, excellence, inclusivity, and diversity, offering a hybrid work schedule with remote and client location work.
Company information
Pinkerton is a 170+ year-old industry leader providing enterprise risk management services with a global impact and a commitment to integrity and excellence.
Job location and travel
The position involves a hybrid work schedule with remote work and client location visits, including travel as required.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to manage high-profile clients and lead a team while working in a hybrid environment with a focus on corporate risk management solutions.
Company overview
Pinkerton is a global risk management and security services firm that provides comprehensive solutions to organizations worldwide. Established in 1850 by Allan Pinkerton, the company has a rich history of pioneering private security and investigative services, including protecting President Abraham Lincoln. Pinkerton generates revenue through a diverse portfolio of services such as corporate investigations, crisis management, executive protection, and cybersecurity. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to security and its commitment to safeguarding clients' assets and interests.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your business management experience, especially your ability to manage and grow large accounts, with a focus on Fortune 500 clients as emphasized by Pinkerton.
Emphasize your financial acumen, including P&L management, forecasting, and budget analysis, to demonstrate your capability to drive revenue growth and profitability in a geographic area.
Showcase your skills in client relationship management by illustrating how you have served as a trusted advisor and developed long-term client partnerships, aligning with Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
Apply through multiple platforms such as Pinkerton’s corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the Director role is posted to maximize your visibility.
Connect with current Pinkerton employees in leadership or business development roles on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like asking about recent business development initiatives or how they uphold Pinkerton’s service delivery standards to start conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'business management,' 'P&L,' 'client relationships,' 'budget analysis,' 'project management,' and 'risk management' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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