Daniels Talent Solutions
Business Development Consultant
RemoteUnited States only
- Role
- Business Development
- Experience
- Senior
- Employment
- Part-time20–25h/week
$50k–$55k/yr
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No BS summary
Senior business development / strategic partnerships consultant (7–10 years preferred, 5+ years leading BD/partnerships). Remote in the United States, ~20–25 hrs/week, contract. Must have consultative sales experience, RFP response experience, and a track record closing deals in education / nonprofit / public-sector or related sectors.
Core skills
strategic partnershipsproposal developmentRFP response
Required skills
business developmentconsultative sellingRFPRFQCRMClickUpcontract negotiationspipeline managementforecastingpresentationnetworking
Optional skills
government contractingsupplier diversity programsprocurement processesexisting network of HR professionals / nonprofit executives / government procurement contactsBachelor's degree
What you'll do
- Own the complete business development lifecycle, from prospecting through contract execution and client handoff.
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand Daniels Talent Solutions' client portfolio across multiple industries.
- Identify and pursue new opportunities with corporate employers, nonprofit organizations, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies.
- Build and maintain relationships with executive leaders, HR executives, hiring managers, procurement professionals, and organizational decision-makers.
- Research and qualify Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), staffing opportunities, consulting engagements, and strategic partnerships.
- Lead proposal development and collaborate with the CEO on presentations and interviews.
- Collaborate with recruiting and operations teams to develop customized workforce solutions that meet client needs.
- Maintain an active sales pipeline and accurate forecasting within Click Up (CRM System).
- Represent Daniels Talent Solutions at networking events, conferences, industry days, and business development meetings.
- Build strategic partnerships with organizations, referral sources, chambers of commerce, workforce agencies, and community organizations.
- Track and report metrics including leads acquired, close rate, RFP submissions, discovery calls, etc., utilizing CRM dashboards.
- Contribute to DTS’ overall growth strategy by identifying market opportunities and partnership initiatives.
What they require
- 5+ years of business development, strategic partnerships, consulting sales, or professional services sales experience.
- 7-10 years of professional experience preferred, including at least five years leading strategic partnerships, business development, or external engagement initiatives.
- Proven track record of generating new business and consistently meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
- Experience managing complex sales cycles from initial outreach through contract execution.
- Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to understand organizational challenges and position strategic workforce solutions.
- Experience responding to RFPs, RFQs, and competitive proposals.
- Excellent relationship-building, networking, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Experience using CRM platforms and utilizing reports/metric tracking/dashboards (ClickUp preferred).
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
- Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Flexible, remote-first contract engagement
- Commission opportunities for closed business and performance-based incentives
- Opportunity to build relationships with leaders across education, nonprofit, and public-sector organizations
- Direct access to DTS leadership and subject-matter experts to support the sales process
- Professional development and exposure to talent strategy, executive search, and leadership development work
- Please note: This is a contract position and does not include employee benefits such as PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, or retirement benefits
Daniels Talent Solutions is a talent strategy consulting firm that partners with nonprofits, education organizations, and public sector agencies to build stronger workplaces through strategic talent solutions.
Consulting
$50k–$55k/yr