Business Development Consultant

Pomona; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pomona, a growth-driven marketing firm, seeks a high-energy Business Development Consultant to drive new client acquisition and revenue growth. You will work directly with leadership and the sales team to identify prospects, qualify leads, and help convert opportunities into long-term marketing partnerships.

You will gain hands-on experience in sales strategy, client development, and marketing consulting, with mentorship from experienced professionals and commission-based earning potential.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, marketing, sales, communications or related field.
• Strong persuasion, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Interest in sales, marketing strategy, consulting, or entrepreneurship is a plus.
• Results-oriented mindset with comfort around performance metrics.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities for marketing services.
• Qualify prospects and set discovery meetings for senior consultants.
• Assist in developing sales strategies, pitch decks, and proposals.
• Analyze client needs and align marketing solutions to business goals.
• Track pipeline activity, conversions, and performance metrics using CRM tools.
• Research competitors, industries, and market trends to support strategy.
• Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to refine offerings and messaging.

Skills

Persuasion

Communication

Relationship-building

Sales interest

Organizational skills

CRM experience

Education

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Communications

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

About the Role

We are a growth-driven marketing firm seeking a high-energy Business Development Consultant to help drive new client acquisition and revenue growth. This role is ideal for individuals interested in sales strategy, client development, and marketing consulting who want hands‑on experience influencing real business outcomes.

You will work directly with leadership and the sales team to identify prospects, qualify leads, and help convert opportunities into long-term marketing partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities for marketing services
• Qualify prospects and set discovery meetings for senior consultants
• Assist in developing sales strategies, pitch decks, and proposals
• Analyze client needs and align marketing solutions to business goals
• Track pipeline activity, conversions, and performance metrics using CRM tools
• Research competitors, industries, and market trends to support strategy
• Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to refine offerings and messaging

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Communications, or a related field
• Strong persuasion, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Interest in sales, marketing strategy, consulting, or entrepreneurship
• Results-oriented mindset with a comfort level around performance metrics
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.) is a plus

What You’ll Gain

• Direct exposure to sales strategy and revenue generation
• Hands‑on experience selling real marketing solutions to real clients
• Mentorship from experienced sales and marketing professionals
• Commission and performance-based earning potential
• Opportunity for advancement into senior sales, account management, or strategy roles