Business Development Consultant

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As a Business Development Consultant you will play a vital role in building relationships identifying opportunities and closing deals for alliantConsulting. This role requires a confident and proactive person who understands the consulting landscape loves the art of selling and wants to be a key contributor in scaling our practice. The ideal candidate will have a passion to sell sees every conversation as a potential opportunity understands consulting is a relationship business and excels at turning warm connections into lasting partnerships.
As a national premier consulting firm alliant is focused on providing solutions to help businesses transform and thrive. alliant offers six different service lines to our clients and this role is within alliantConsulting which partners with companies to understand their challenges and guide them through their transformation journey.
Responsibilities
Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking referrals and strategic outreach
Leverage existing relationships and referral networks to convert warm leads into qualified prospects
Build and maintain strong relationships with prospects and existing clients to drive repeat business and referrals
Manage the entire sales cycle from initial contact through contract negotiation and closing the deal
Collaborate with consulting teams to develop compelling proposals and presentations
Stay current on industry trends competitive landscape and evolving client needs
Meet and exceed sales targets while contributing to the overall practice growth strategy
Identify and develop strategic partnerships that can drive new business opportunities
Accurately record and update customer interactions in the company CRM to track progress and maintain a healthy sales funnel
Qualifications
Preferred MBA or advanced degree in business-related field
Preferred 5 to 8 years of consulting experience (management strategy operations or related field)
Proven success in B2B sales preferably in professional services; preferred experience scaling a small professional services firm (not afraid to roll up your sleeves to be successful)
Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to build trust and rapport quickly
Deep understanding of how businesses operate and the ongoing challenges they face
Excellent written verbal and presentation skills in a variety of consultative settings including demonstrated experience with C-level executives or business owners
Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work independently
Experience with CRM systems and sales tracking tools
Preferred existing network of potential clients and referral sources
Preferred industry certifications relevant to our practice areas
Preferred experience with digital marketing and social selling techniques
High sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities
Receptiveness to performance feedback within a team environment is essential
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications
Available to travel 30-60% within the United States
alliant offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including 100% employer paid medical/dental premiums for single coverage for some options 401(k) matching PTO company provided life insurance and disability
12/2/2025
onsite gym and group fitness classes paid covered parking daily allowance for onsite café and Starbucks and more!
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As a Business Development Consultant you will play a vital role in building relationships identifying opportunities and closing deals for alliantConsulting. This role requires a confident and proactive person who understands the consulting landscape loves the art of selling and wants to be a key con...