Business Development Representative - Launch Consulting

The Planet Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Uncapped PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Launch Consulting, the AI-first digital transformation consultancy at the heart of The Planet Group, seeks a Business Development Representative in Chicago to foster and expand relationships with decision-makers across our client base. You’ll identify growth opportunities and engage stakeholders at multiple levels, driving early interest into meaningful conversations.

Responsibilities include prospecting, researching client needs, qualifying leads, and setting strategic meetings with potential

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Management, or related field.
• 1-3 years of sales/business development experience.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to self-manage.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Sell Launch Consulting as a digital transformation leader using a consultative approach.
• Research and understand prospective client industry, pain points, and needs.
• Qualify leads and align meetings with target audiences.
• Initiate targeted cold calling campaigns to prospective clients.
• Schedule strategic meetings with potential clients.
• Articulate offerings and value to prospective clients.
• Build rapport and maintain relationships with clients.
• Work independently to identify and engage suitable clients.

Skills

Organizational skills

Listening skills

Communication skills

Self-management

Education

BA/BS in Business or related field

Job description

Job Description

Launch Consulting is an AI-first digital transformation consultancy and the digital consulting engine at the heart of The Planet Group. We help enterprise and Fortune-level organizations solve complex business problems and modernize how they operate through data, software, and AI.

We meet clients where they are on their transformation continuum, providing end-to-end support across advisory and strategy, design, build, implementation, managed services, and role-based consulting. Our work spans AI initiatives, cloud modernization, data platforms, software engineering, and enterprise transformation programs that deliver real business outcomes.

What differentiates Launch is the rare combination of deep industry and domain expertise with a robust global delivery model. Unlike smaller firms, we bring scale and breadth. Unlike large systems integrators, we remain agile, flexible, and able to move fast - helping clients make bold moves toward their future state.

Launch partners with organizations that are entering new markets, modernizing platforms, adopting AI, or rethinking how technology enables their business. We bring the experts, craftsmanship, and momentum to help our clients execute with confidence and create lasting value.

The Role

As a Business Development Representative with Launch, you’ll take on a pivotal role in fostering and expanding relationships with crucial decision-makers across our client base. Your primary focus will be on identifying and capitalizing on growth opportunities within client organizations and engaging with key stakeholders across various levels. This position not only offers an avenue for professional growth but also provides an invaluable platform for honing essential skills in relationship-building and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Sell Launch Consulting : Introduce Launch Consulting as a digital transformation leader and partner to prospective client companies, using a consultative approach, through multiple resources including prospecting/cold-calling, presentations/meetings, referrals, social media, etc
• Research and Strategy: Conduct in-depth research to understand the prospective client’s industry, pain points, and needs
• Qualifying Leads: Assess and qualify leads obtained through various channels, ensuring that scheduled meetings are aligned with our target audience and objectives
• Cold Calling: Initiate and conduct targeted cold calling campaigns to prospective clients, effectively communicating our value proposition and services
• Strategic Meeting Setting: Driving efforts to set up and schedule meetings with potential clients involves a strategic and organized approach
• Effective Communication: Articulate our offerings to prospective clients, highlighting the benefits and solutions we provide. Your communication skills will be pivotal in engaging potential clients, addressing their queries, and nurturing initial interest into meaningful conversations
• Building Rapport: Establish a rapport swiftly, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and a genuine interest in addressing the client’s needs (This skill will be crucial in fostering lasting relationships)
• Work Independently: exercise independent judgment in the determination of engaging, developing, and maintaining suitable clients

Education and Experience

• BA/BS in Business, Management, or related field
• 1-3 years of sales/business development experience
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to self-manage
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions quickly and effectively
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Compensation and Benefits

As an employee at Launch, you will grow your skills and experience through a variety of exciting project work (across industries and technologies) with some of the top companies in the world! Our employees receive full benefits—medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and matched 401k. We also have an uncapped, take-what-you-need PTO policy. The base salary range for this role is $60,000 - $70,000, plus variable compensation.

Don’t Be Shy!

Our Corporate Recruiting team is excited to talk about our open positions and the opportunities to join the Launch team. Even if you are still in the exploratory stage of your job search, we are always looking to network! Connect with our team today and let's talk more. Launch Consulting is an Equal Opportunity and Aff

Employee Type

Regular