Strategic Business Development Lead - Projects

Cogent Analytics

Chattanooga (TN)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

26 hours ago

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Job summary

Cogent Analytics is seeking a Business Development Project Director to lead SME-level sales and BD initiatives. The role focuses on building, implementing, training, and evaluating customized business development solutions to support SMB growth.

On-site work with clients is required with about 75% travel; fluency in English and Spanish is essential, and U.S. work authorization is required. This 1099 contractor position offers milestone evaluations after 90 days.

Qualifications

Minimum of four years of consulting experience with a proven value delivery for clients.
Ability to travel onsite with clients (75% domestic travel).
Authorized to work in the United States.
Professional fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
Valid state-issued driver’s license and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

Conduct a business development discovery to understand the client’s market role and revenue goals.
On-site, build and outline a client-specific growth plan within the BITE methodology.
Identify issues and opportunities to improve sales volume, margins, and client diversification.
Collaborate to define growth goals, resources, and CRM/tools in use.
Manage work quality and on-time delivery per the Business Development Plan.
Review sales activity reports and apply insights to drive client improvements.