Talent Development & Partnerships Consultant

SkillOps; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SkillOps is seeking a Talent Development & Client Partnerships Consultant to grow our client relationships across Hampton Roads and southeastern Virginia. This role focuses on consultative sales, leveraging your local network to open doors and build long-term partnerships with executives, HR and IT leaders.

You’ll identify skill gaps, recommend solutions, and drive growth through new client acquisition while supporting existing accounts. A strong network and proactive outreach are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in consultative sales, business development, client partnership, professional services, or related experience
• Strong existing network within the Hampton Roads / southeastern Virginia business community
• Proven track record developing new relationships and converting them into business opportunities
• Hunter mindset with initiative to proactively create opportunities

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with business, HR, Talent, L&D, and IT leaders throughout Hampton Roads
• Identify and develop new commercial client relationships through networking, referrals, community involvement, and proactive outreach
• Leverage and continually expand your existing professional network
• Meet with leaders to understand business priorities, workforce challenges, and talent development needs
• Recommend SkillOps technology, certification, leadership, and professional development solutions
• Develop trusted, long-term client relationships and identify opportunities to expand those partnerships
• Represent SkillOps at local business and professional events
• Maintain an active pipeline and consistently follow up on opportunities using CRM tools
• Achieve growth goals through new client acquisition and expansion of existing relationships

Skills

Consultative sales

Business development

Client partnerships

CRM experience

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Org Development, Marketing, Communications, or related

Tools

CRM software

Job description

SkillOps is seeking a Talent Development & Client Partnerships Consultant to grow our client relationships across Hampton Roads and southeastern Virginia. This role focuses on consultative sales, leveraging your local network to open doors and build long-term partnerships with executives, HR and IT leaders.

You’ll identify skill gaps, recommend solutions, and drive growth through new client acquisition while supporting existing accounts. A strong network and proactive outreach are essential.