Business Development Consultant

Overview

As a Business Development Consultant, you will drive MoveATech’s US client base in engineering, automation and controls. You will identify opportunities, open doors with decision-makers, and convert prospects into long-term partnerships. You’ll manage a strong sales pipeline and collaborate with our recruitment team to deliver tailored solutions. This role offers autonomy to grow markets and your own portfolio, with remote-friendly options and a focus on meaningful, technical placing in the US.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target new business opportunities in the US engineering, automation and controls market
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of prospective clients
• Research target companies and identify decision-makers and influencers
• Generate opportunities via outbound activity, networking, referrals and market research
• Present MoveATech’s recruitment solutions to prospective clients
• Develop relationships with senior stakeholders and hiring managers
• Lead commercial conversations and progress opportunities to win
• Turn new accounts into long-term strategic relationships
• Collaborate with the recruitment team to meet client requirements
• Maintain CRM records, activity levels and pipeline forecasts
• Contribute to the development of MoveATech’s US market strategy

Key requirements

• Proven track record of winning new business
• Strong prospecting and lead-generation skills
• Comfort with cold outreach and engaging unfamiliar contacts
• Experience in business development or new business sales
• Experience in automation, controls, industrial technology or related sector is advantageous
• Experience selling into US-based businesses is advantageous
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Confidence to engage with senior decision-makers
• Commercial, target-focused mindset
• Ability to work independently and own the pipeline
• Genuine interest in building long-term client relationships

• communication
• relationship-building
• negotiation
• CRM management
• lead generation
• market research

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