General Media Consulting Company - Sales & Administrative Support Team
Position Overview
Join General Media Consulting Company as a Business Development Manager, working remotely with a competitive salary plus performance bonus structure. You'll drive organizational growth by generating qualified leads, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding our market presence across all service divisions including marketing consulting, business consulting, executive coaching, and creative services.
What You'll Do
- Lead Generation: Research, identify, and qualify potential clients across our target markets and service offerings
- Strategic Partnership Development: Build and maintain relationships with referral partners, industry connections, and complementary service providers
- Market Expansion: Identify new market opportunities and develop strategies to penetrate target industries and geographic areas
- Pipeline Management: Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline, tracking prospects from initial contact through consultant handoff
- Networking & Events: Coordinate conference attendance, industry events, and networking activities to build brand awareness and generate leads
- Business Intelligence: Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend monitoring to inform growth strategies
- Relationship Management: Nurture long-term relationships with prospects, partners, and industry influencers
How You'll Work
- Growth-Focused: Proactively pursue business development opportunities across all consultant specializations
- Consultant Partnership: Collaborate with our consultant network to understand their capabilities and match them with qualified prospects
- Data-Driven Approach: Use CRM systems and analytics to track performance, optimize strategies, and demonstrate ROI
- Strategic Thinking: Develop and execute comprehensive business development plans aligned with organizational growth objectives
- Client-Centric: Focus on understanding prospect needs and positioning our services as solutions to their business challenges
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Business Development Experience: 3+ years in business development, sales, or lead generation, preferably in professional services
- Industry Knowledge: Understanding of marketing, business consulting, or professional services markets preferred
- Relationship Building: Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven ability to build trust and credibility with business leaders
- Sales Acumen: Strong understanding of consultative selling and complex B2B sales cycles
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies
- Communication Excellence: Outstanding presentation, writing, and verbal communication skills
- Technology Proficiency: Experience with CRM systems, lead generation tools, and sales analytics platforms
- Results-Oriented: Track record of meeting or exceeding lead generation and business development targets
Key Responsibilities
- Prospect Research: Identify and research potential clients across target industries and market segments
- Lead Qualification: Conduct initial outreach and qualify prospects based on needs, budget, and decision-making authority
- Partnership Development: Build referral networks and strategic alliances with complementary businesses
- Pipeline Management: Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular pipeline reports and forecasts
- Market Analysis: Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and market opportunities
- Event Coordination: Plan and execute networking events, conference participation, and thought leadership activities
- Proposal Support: Assist consultants with proposal development and business development presentations
Business Development Focus Areas
- Marketing Consulting: Target businesses needing marketing strategy, digital marketing, and marketing automation services
- Business Consulting: Identify companies requiring strategic planning, operational improvements, or M&A advisory services
- Executive Coaching: Connect with organizations seeking leadership development and executive performance improvement
- Fractional Executive Services: Find businesses needing part-time C-suite expertise and strategic leadership
- Creative Services: Target companies requiring branding, design, and digital presence enhancement
- Cross-Selling: Identify opportunities for multiple services within existing client relationships
Target Markets & Industries
- Growth-stage companies ($2M-$50M revenue)
- Private equity portfolio companies
- Technology and SaaS businesses
- Professional services firms
- Healthcare and medical practices
- Manufacturing and industrial companies
- Non-profit organizations with significant budgets
Success Metrics You'll Own
- Number of qualified leads generated monthly and quarterly
- Conversion rates from prospects to initial consultations
- Partnership referral activity and relationship development
- Pipeline value growth and forecasting accuracy
- Market penetration in target industries and segments
- Cost per lead and business development ROI
- Consultant satisfaction with lead quality and fit
Why Join General Media Consulting?
- Growth Impact: Directly drive organizational expansion and revenue growth across multiple service divisions
- Diverse Portfolio: Develop expertise across marketing, business consulting, coaching, and creative services
- Performance Rewards: Salary plus significant bonuses tied to lead generation and business development success
- Market Leadership: Help establish our brand as a leading consulting organization in target markets
- Professional Development: Access to advanced business development training and industry networking
- Strategic Role: Influence organizational growth strategy and market positioning
Compensation Package
- Competitive base salary based on experience and market rates
- Aggressive performance bonuses based on:
- Qualified leads generated and conversion rates
- Partnership development and referral activity
- Pipeline growth and forecasting accuracy
- Market penetration and expansion achievements
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans
- Professional development budget for training and conference attendance
- Flexible work arrangement and generous paid time off
Tools & Technology
- Advanced CRM systems for pipeline management and lead tracking
- Lead generation and prospecting tools (LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, etc.)
- Marketing automation platforms for lead nurturing
- Analytics and reporting tools for performance measurement
- Communication platforms for client outreach and relationship management
- Event management and networking coordination tools
Business Development Process You'll Lead
- Market Research: Identify target companies and decision-makers in key industries
- Initial Outreach: Professional, value-focused contact with qualified prospects
- Needs Assessment: Discovery calls to understand business challenges and consulting needs
- Consultant Matching: Connect qualified prospects with appropriate consultants based on expertise
- Proposal Support: Assist with proposal development and presentation coordination
- Pipeline Management: Track progress and maintain relationships throughout sales cycle
Career Development Opportunities
- Advancement to Senior Business Development Manager or Director of Business Development
- Specialization in high-value market segments or service areas
- Cross-training in sales management and team leadership
- Advanced business development and strategic sales training
- Opportunity to build and lead business development team as organization grows
Ready to Drive Explosive Business Growth?
Join our team as the Business Development Manager who will fuel our expansion and establish our market leadership. Your relationship-building skills and strategic approach will be essential to our continued success.
Next Steps: Submit your resume highlighting business development achievements with specific metrics, examples of successful partnership development, case studies of lead generation success, and a cover letter describing your approach to building relationships and generating qualified business opportunities in professional services markets to generalmediaconsulting@gmail.com