Communications Consultant - Texas (Business Development)

Merco; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Merco, a leader in corporate reputation, seeks a Communications Consultant in Texas. This senior position involves developing strategic relationships and positioning the company's reputation evaluations to enhance trust and branding for mid- to large-sized companies. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in marketing and corporate communication, strong networking abilities, and the capacity to operate in a results-driven environment.

Benefits

Flexible position with a remote-first culture

Competitive total compensation package

Opportunity for international exposure

Qualifications

• +10 years of experience in communications, corporate affairs, or marketing agencies.
• +3 years of experience in B2B sales, client partnerships, or executive relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Merco’s operation in Texas and identify key opportunities.
• Cultivate relationships with senior decision-makers and educate partners.
• Represent Merco at industry events and present findings to C-Suite leaders.

Skills

Networking

Communication Skills

Sales Pipeline Management

Stakeholder Insights

Corporate Reputation

Job description

Communications Consultant - Texas (Business Development)

Communications Consultant - Texas (Business Development)

Merco is a globally recognized corporate reputation ranking with over 25 years of experience. Operating in more than 20 countries across North America, Europe, and Latin America, Merco applies a rigorous, multi-stakeholder, KPMG-audited methodology that evaluates corporate reputation with transparency, independence, and rigor.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a senior-level business development leader with a powerful network among communications, marketing and corporate affairs and a demonstrable track record of building trusted, high-level relationships. The ideal candidate is results-oriented, agile, and entrepreneurial.

This person will lead Merco’s operation in Texas, identifying key opportunities, cultivating relationships with senior decision-makers, and positioning Merco’s reputation evaluations as essential for leadership, branding, and stakeholder trust. Must bring a proven track record of successfully commercializing insights-driven solutions—such as syndicated research, market intelligence platforms, or reputation analytics—into the Communications, Brand, or Marketing functions of mid- to large-sized enterprises in Texas.

• Leverage existing network to initiate conversations with Heads of Marketing, Heads of Communications, and Reputation Managers
• Educate potential partners on the value and methodology of Merco’s reputation rankings
• Build strong relationships with senior decision-makers—especially within large corporations and multinationals
• Represent Merco at industry events, conferences, and networking forums, acting as spokesperson
• Present Merco’s studies in front of C-Suite leaders
• Collaborate closely with the U.S. CEO and global team to align local activity with Merco’s international strategy and gain local market relevance
• Provide market feedback to shape our positioning and service offering in the U.S.
• Based in Dallas Metro, Houston Metro, Austin or San Antonio
• +10 years of experience in communications, corporate affairs or marketing agencies
• +3 years of experience in B2B sales, client partnerships, or executive relationship management
• A strong personal network in corporate communications, corporate affairs, marketing, or reputation management
• Exceptional executive presence and communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to manage a sales pipeline independently
• Expertise in corporate reputation, brand equity, and stakeholder insights
• Spanish is a plus
• Entrepreneurial, corporate reputation and market research experience is a bonus
• Travel within the state will be required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position)

What We Offer:

• A key leadership role in shaping Merco’s U.S. expansion and strategy
• Competitive total compensation package, including a base salary, sales commission, and eligibility for discretionary stock incentive programs tied to both individual and company performance.
• International exposure and the chance to work alongside global thought leaders in corporate reputation
• Flexible position with a remote-first culture built on trust, autonomy, and purpose.
• Part-time or freelance contract

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Market Research

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