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Daniels Talent Solutions

Business Development Consultant

RemoteUnited States only
Published
Role
Business Development
Experience
Senior
Employment
Part-time20–25h/week
$50k–$55k/yr
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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