1? Work to operational objectives for the Business Development function and delegate assignments to subordinate managers and/or team members as appropriate. 2? Work closely with the team to manage each account for maximum operating profit and revenue growth and develop and communicate metrics for same to all levels of internal and external management. 3? Maintain and sustain business relationships, close deals and drive high levels of customer satisfaction. 4? Support and/or participate in management team negotiations on difficult and or critical business matters, through interaction with senior and executive level managers both internally and externally. 5? Be involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies which affect immediate operations and may also have a companywide effect. 6? Work on issues within the spectrum of planning, budgeting, implementing and maintaining cost methods and employees. 7? Work closely with the Business Development team to ensure budgets, schedules and performance criteria are met. 8? Manage activities within the department through subordinate managers who exercise full supervision in terms of costs, methods, and employees. 9? Implement appropriate HR strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce.