Business Developer/ Lead Generation Specialist

Business Developer/ Lead Generation Specialist

Ground Floor Partners | Chicago region | Flexible schedule | Base plus Commission plus Bonus

Ground Floor Partners is a management consulting firm serving small and midsize businesses, nonprofit organizations, and governmental agencies. Our services include business planning, feasibility studies, market research, strategic planning, and management consulting.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic business development professional to help expand our client base.

Responsibilities

• You will initially focus on lead generation. Identify and qualify prospective clients among business owners, executives, and relevant referral partners.
• Conduct targeted outreach by phone, email, LinkedIn, and professional networking.
• Qualify prospects and arrange introductory meetings with our senior consultants.
• Build relationships with accountants, attorneys, bankers, consultants and other professionals who serve business owners.
• Maintain accurate prospect records and follow up consistently.
• Coordinate with senior consultants on prospect needs and meeting preparation.

Qualifications

• Live in Chicagoland and have own transportation.
• Experience in B2B business development for professional services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable approaching business owners and senior executives.
• Organized follow-up habits and sound business judgment.
• An existing network in the Chicago business community is a plus.

Culture and Benefits

Ground Floor Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We have high standards and high expectations, but we treat people with fairness and respect.

• Work/ Life balance (generous vacation time, paid time off, etc. after trial period)
• Flexible work hours (as long as you are available for occasional in-person and Zoom meetings and deliver results, your schedule is up to you)
• Hybrid position (work out of your home much of the time)
• Eligible for additional benefits after 12 months.

Compensation

• Start out as part-time hourly employee at $18 – $22 per hour plus generous commission. Eligible for performance bonus after six months. Convert to full-time salaried employee plus commission within 12-15 months.

Please submit a professional résumé and a brief cover letter describing your experience and proposed approach to generating B2B opportunities to info@groundfloorpartners.com. Be sure to include the words “Business Developer” in your email subject line. Resume and cover letter should be in pdf format. No phone calls please.

Generous commission

Generous bonus

Convert to full-time salary over time

Excellent work/life balance

English Native Speaker or Highly Fluent