Business Development Consultant (BDC)
Lockton · Detroit, MI · 2 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Your Responsibilities
- Drive New Business Development
- Build and execute a consistent outbound prospecting strategy across phone, email, social media, events, and in-person meetings
- Generate qualified meetings and new opportunities aligned with revenue growth goals
- Research prospects, industries, and market trends to identify high-value opportunities
- Partner with Producers to develop and execute targeted market strategies
- Maintain an active, high-quality pipeline within Salesforce
- Segment and prioritize prospects (e.g., 90-Day, Active, Long-Term)
- Continuously improve outreach strategies and conversion rates
- Support development of benchmarks and best practices for pipeline performance
- Lead Prospect Engagement & Meetings
- Cook up and schedule meetings with prospects and internal teams
- Serve as primary point of contact for prospect communications during scheduling
- Collaborate with Producers and internal experts to develop tailored meeting materials
- Ensure all deliverables are polished, relevant, and client-ready
- Identify Growth Opportunities Within Existing Clients
- Develop a working knowledge of all internal service capabilities
- Partner with client service teams to uncover cross-sell opportunities
- Initiate conversations that expand client relationships and increase value
- Aid in Sales & Operational Execution
- Assist with RFP responses and new business proposals
- Coordinate client/prospect engagement through events and networking opportunities
- Track and reconcile revenue across the Producer’s book of business
- Manage consulting agreements, renewals, and related documentation
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (including Executive Assistants) on scheduling, travel, and project coordination
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3–5 years of B2B sales experience, preferably in complex or consultative sales environments
- Experience managing pipelines and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with sales tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, or similar platforms
- Growth mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement