Business Development Consultant for Growth & Partnerships

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission/bonus potential

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Career progression

Company car

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dynamic Management Consultant focused on Business Development to identify new client opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and drive revenue growth. You will leverage market insights to position services effectively, with travel to client locations as needed.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in business development within a consultancy, strong networking and communication skills, and a track record of meeting sales targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or related field.
• 3-5 years in business development, sales, or client relationship role, preferably in consultancy.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and building client relationships.
• Excellent understanding of management consulting services and their application.
• Strong networking, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel locally for client meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research, networking, and lead generation.
• Develop and nurture relationships with potential clients, understanding their business challenges and needs.
• Collaborate with consulting teams to develop proposals and presentations for prospective clients.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking functions.
• Understand the firm's service offerings and articulate their value proposition to clients.
• Conduct initial client needs assessments and scoping discussions.
• Support negotiation and closing of new consulting engagements.
• Stay informed about market trends and client industry developments.
• Contribute to development of marketing and sales collateral.
• Provide insights from BD activities to inform service offerings and strategy.

Skills

Networking

Negotiation

Business development

Sales targets

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a dynamic Management Consultant focused on Business Development to identify new client opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and drive revenue growth. You will leverage market insights to position services effectively, with travel to client locations as needed.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in business development within a consultancy, strong networking and communication skills, and a track record of meeting sales targets.