Business Development Representative [AQ-16324]

Aquent; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, and dental

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with a match

Free online training through AquentGym

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a rapidly growing technology company to expand a strategic partner network across professional services. You will spearhead business development, identify and secure high-value partnerships, and drive measurable outcomes for shared clients.

You will evaluate potential partners using data, manage the full sales cycle, and negotiate complex contracts. A data-driven, autonomous approach and strong communication are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of proven experience in B2B Enterprise sales or business development.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new referral partnerships with professional service firms across regions.
• Evaluate partners using performance data like conversion and retention.
• Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements and terms.
• Maintain an organized pipeline and follow up to close opportunities.
• Source and vet high-potential partner firms via analytics and networks.

Skills

B2B sales

Enterprise sales

Negotiation

Partner development

Virtual communication

Job description

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a rapidly growing technology company that is revolutionizing how professional services connect and operate. This innovative organization is dedicated to building efficient, data-driven networks that drive real outcomes for shared clients, transforming an entire industry through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge solutions. Join a team that is making a tangible impact, driving significant business development, and contributing to building a best-in-class network that truly delivers value.

Are you a dynamic and results-oriented individual ready to spearhead the expansion of a critical partner network? As a key player in business development, you will be at the forefront of identifying, evaluating, and securing strategic collaborations that are fundamental to our growth and success. Your expertise will directly shape the quality and reach of our ecosystem, ensuring we partner with top-tier professional service providers who meet rigorous performance standards. This is an incredible opportunity to make a significant impact on our trajectory, contributing directly to the transformation of an entire industry through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Proactively identify, engage, and secure new referral partnerships with professional service firms across various regions and specializations, expanding our network’s reach and impact.
• Objectively evaluate prospective partners using comprehensive performance data, including conversion rates, client retention, service value, and operational approaches, ensuring all partnerships are grounded in measurable outcomes.
• Skillfully negotiate and finalize partnership agreements, including contract terms and financial arrangements, to establish mutually beneficial collaborations.
• Maintain a meticulously organized and active pipeline, leveraging consistent outreach and strategic follow-up to progress opportunities from initial contact through to signed agreements.
• Utilize a diverse set of resources, including internal analytics, professional referral networks, and external relationships, to source and rigorously vet high-potential partner firms.
• Demonstrate proactive problem-solving by identifying potential challenges early, outlining attempted solutions, proposing clear recommendations, and articulating necessary support.
• Continuously seek and implement opportunities to enhance existing systems, processes, and overall outcomes, contributing to the evolution of our operational playbooks.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years of proven experience in B2B Enterprise sales or business development, with a preference for backgrounds in professional services or legal sectors, specifically with experience selling into a targeted set of accounts/clients (not high-volume, transactional sales).
• A demonstrated track record as a ‘closer,’ capable of managing the entire sales cycle from initial cold outreach to successful contract execution.
• A data-driven mindset, evaluating potential partners based on objective metrics rather than subjective intuition or personal relationships.
• Ability to thrive autonomously, adept at building trust and credibility through virtual communication channels.
• Exceptional sense of ownership and self-motivation, consistently setting high personal performance standards and striving to exceed them.
• Genuine passion for cultivating a best-in-class partner network that delivers tangible, positive outcomes for shared clients.
• Comfort and proficiency in negotiating complex contract terms and financial agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Strong critical thinking abilities, effective prioritization skills, and a capacity for swift, decisive execution.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience operating within a fast-growing or high-volume business environment.
• A high degree of comfort navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving systems and processes.
• Familiarity with legal, professional services, or client-centric organizational structures.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

• subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
• paid sick leave
• retirement plans with a match
• free online training through Aquent Gymnasium

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description

Legal Services

Other Requirements

Candidates must have experience selling into a TARGETED set of accounts/clients. (NOT looking for high-volume, transactional sales)